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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.69, 13,994.08 and 3,485.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.69, 13,994.08 and 3,485.84 is: 5,228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.69 : 13,994.08 = 3,485.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.69/13,994.08 = 3,485.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.69x = 13,994.08 × 3,485.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.69x = 48,781,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,781,123.83/9,329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,228.59

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