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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.69, 14,003.06 and 3,408.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.69, 14,003.06 and 3,408.06 is: 5,114.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.69 : 14,003.06 = 3,408.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.69/14,003.06 = 3,408.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.69x = 14,003.06 × 3,408.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.69x = 47,723,268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,723,268.66/9,331.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.11

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