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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.48, 13,996.35 and 3,486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.48, 13,996.35 and 3,486.96 is: 5,230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.48 : 13,996.35 = 3,486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.48/13,996.35 = 3,486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.48x = 13,996.35 × 3,486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.48x = 48,804,712.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,804,712.60/9,330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.68

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