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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329, 13,993.56 and 3,488.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329, 13,993.56 and 3,488.36 is: 5,232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329 : 13,993.56 = 3,488.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329/13,993.56 = 3,488.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329x = 13,993.56 × 3,488.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329x = 48,814,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,814,574.96/9,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,232.56

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