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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.07, 13,989.38 and 3,481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.07, 13,989.38 and 3,481.52 is: 5,222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.07 : 13,989.38 = 3,481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.07/13,989.38 = 3,481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.07x = 13,989.38 × 3,481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.07x = 48,704,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,704,218.90/9,326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.37

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