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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.79, 13,989.81 and 3,481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.79, 13,989.81 and 3,481.59 is: 5,220.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.79 : 13,989.81 = 3,481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.79/13,989.81 = 3,481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.79x = 13,989.81 × 3,481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.79x = 48,706,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,706,782.60/9,329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.57

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