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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.98, 14,006.40 and 3,493.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.98, 14,006.40 and 3,493.05 is: 5,240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.98 : 14,006.40 = 3,493.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.98/14,006.40 = 3,493.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.98x = 14,006.40 × 3,493.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.98x = 48,925,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,925,055.52/9,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,240.48

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