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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.62, 13,990.80 and 3,482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.62, 13,990.80 and 3,482.28 is: 5,224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.62 : 13,990.80 = 3,482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.62/13,990.80 = 3,482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.62x = 13,990.80 × 3,482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.62x = 48,719,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,719,883.02/9,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.30

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