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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.70, 13,995.77 and 3,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.70, 13,995.77 and 3,483.96 is: 5,226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.70 : 13,995.77 = 3,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.70/13,995.77 = 3,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.70x = 13,995.77 × 3,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.70x = 48,760,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,760,685.43/9,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.96

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