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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.99, 14,003.52 and 3,492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.99, 14,003.52 and 3,492.14 is: 5,238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.99 : 14,003.52 = 3,492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.99/14,003.52 = 3,492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.99x = 14,003.52 × 3,492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.99x = 48,902,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,902,252.33/9,335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.04

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