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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.08, 13,997.95 and 3,408.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.08, 13,997.95 and 3,408.93 is: 5,113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.08 : 13,997.95 = 3,408.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.08/13,997.95 = 3,408.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.08x = 13,997.95 × 3,408.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.08x = 47,718,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,718,023.17/9,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.33

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