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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.46, 14,004 and 3,413.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.46, 14,004 and 3,413.97 is: 5,121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.46 : 14,004 = 3,413.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.46/14,004 = 3,413.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.46x = 14,004 × 3,413.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.46x = 47,809,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,809,235.88/9,335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.25

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