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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.64, 13,988.46 and 3,402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.64, 13,988.46 and 3,402.96 is: 5,104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.64 : 13,988.46 = 3,402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.64/13,988.46 = 3,402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.64x = 13,988.46 × 3,402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.64x = 47,602,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,602,169.84/9,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.44

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