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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.48, 14,002.78 and 3,491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.48, 14,002.78 and 3,491.64 is: 5,237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.48 : 14,002.78 = 3,491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.48/14,002.78 = 3,491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.48x = 14,002.78 × 3,491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.48x = 48,892,666.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,892,666.76/9,335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,237.30

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