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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.90, 13,997.28 and 3,490.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.90, 13,997.28 and 3,490.94 is: 5,233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.90 : 13,997.28 = 3,490.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.90/13,997.28 = 3,490.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.90x = 13,997.28 × 3,490.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.90x = 48,863,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,863,664.64/9,335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.95

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