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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.60, 13,993.80 and 3,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.60, 13,993.80 and 3,484.24 is: 5,227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.60 : 13,993.80 = 3,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.60/13,993.80 = 3,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.60x = 13,993.80 × 3,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.60x = 48,757,757.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,757,757.71/9,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,227.26

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