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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.43, 14,004.51 and 3,412.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.43, 14,004.51 and 3,412.61 is: 5,119.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.43 : 14,004.51 = 3,412.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.43/14,004.51 = 3,412.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.43x = 14,004.51 × 3,412.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.43x = 47,791,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,791,860.85/9,335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,119.41

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