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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.73, 14,000.10 and 3,489.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.73, 14,000.10 and 3,489.90 is: 5,234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.73 : 14,000.10 = 3,489.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.73/14,000.10 = 3,489.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.73x = 14,000.10 × 3,489.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.73x = 48,858,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,858,948.99/9,333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,234.66

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