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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.25, 13,991.92 and 3,484.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.25, 13,991.92 and 3,484.41 is: 5,226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.25 : 13,991.92 = 3,484.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.25/13,991.92 = 3,484.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.25x = 13,991.92 × 3,484.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.25x = 48,753,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,753,544.39/9,328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.44

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