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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.52, 14,003.40 and 3,490.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.52, 14,003.40 and 3,490.92 is: 5,236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.52 : 14,003.40 = 3,490.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.52/14,003.40 = 3,490.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.52x = 14,003.40 × 3,490.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.52x = 48,884,749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,884,749.13/9,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.42

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