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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.98, 13,989.60 and 3,482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.98, 13,989.60 and 3,482.46 is: 5,223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.98 : 13,989.60 = 3,482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.98/13,989.60 = 3,482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.98x = 13,989.60 × 3,482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.98x = 48,718,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,718,222.42/9,325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.93

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