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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.44, 13,991.46 and 3,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.44, 13,991.46 and 3,484.20 is: 5,225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.44 : 13,991.46 = 3,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.44/13,991.46 = 3,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.44x = 13,991.46 × 3,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.44x = 48,749,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749,044.93/9,328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.85

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