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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.30, 13,999.82 and 3,409.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.30, 13,999.82 and 3,409.48 is: 5,114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.30 : 13,999.82 = 3,409.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.30/13,999.82 = 3,409.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.30x = 13,999.82 × 3,409.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.30x = 47,732,106.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,732,106.29/9,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.72

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