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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.42, 13,997.46 and 4,399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.42, 13,997.46 and 4,399.76 is: 6,601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.42 : 13,997.46 = 4,399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.42/13,997.46 = 4,399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.42x = 13,997.46 × 4,399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.42x = 61,585,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,585,464.61/9,329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.21

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