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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.31, 13,996.84 and 3,487.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.31, 13,996.84 and 3,487.71 is: 5,230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.31 : 13,996.84 = 3,487.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.31/13,996.84 = 3,487.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.31x = 13,996.84 × 3,487.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.31x = 48,816,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,816,840.13/9,332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.95

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