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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.78, 13,999.44 and 3,488.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.78, 13,999.44 and 3,488.27 is: 5,232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.78 : 13,999.44 = 3,488.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.78/13,999.44 = 3,488.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.78x = 13,999.44 × 3,488.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.78x = 48,833,826.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,833,826.57/9,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,232.51

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