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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.40, 13,998.60 and 3,487.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.40, 13,998.60 and 3,487.80 is: 5,231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.40 : 13,998.60 = 3,487.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.40/13,998.60 = 3,487.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.40x = 13,998.60 × 3,487.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.40x = 48,824,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,824,317.08/9,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.70

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