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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.52, 13,988.40 and 3,480.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.52, 13,988.40 and 3,480.92 is: 5,221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.52 : 13,988.40 = 3,480.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.52/13,988.40 = 3,480.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.52x = 13,988.40 × 3,480.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.52x = 48,692,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,692,501.33/9,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.42

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