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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.66, 13,977.24 and 3,478.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.66, 13,977.24 and 3,478.92 is: 5,214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.66 : 13,977.24 = 3,478.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.66/13,977.24 = 3,478.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.66x = 13,977.24 × 3,478.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.66x = 48,625,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,625,699.78/9,324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.74

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