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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.32, 13,988.03 and 3,481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.32, 13,988.03 and 3,481.88 is: 5,222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.32 : 13,988.03 = 3,481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.32/13,988.03 = 3,481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.32x = 13,988.03 × 3,481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.32x = 48,704,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,704,641.90/9,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.84

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