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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.73, 14,003.10 and 3,491.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.73, 14,003.10 and 3,491.91 is: 5,237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.73 : 14,003.10 = 3,491.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.73/14,003.10 = 3,491.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.73x = 14,003.10 × 3,491.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.73x = 48,897,564.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,897,564.92/9,335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,237.68

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