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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.66, 13,995.50 and 3,486.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.66, 13,995.50 and 3,486.83 is: 5,230.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.66 : 13,995.50 = 3,486.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.66/13,995.50 = 3,486.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.66x = 13,995.50 × 3,486.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.66x = 48,799,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,799,841.85/9,330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.05

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