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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.24, 13,989.94 and 3,487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.24, 13,989.94 and 3,487.32 is: 5,227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.24 : 13,989.94 = 3,487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.24/13,989.94 = 3,487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.24x = 13,989.94 × 3,487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.24x = 48,787,397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,787,397.56/9,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,227.27

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