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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.63, 14,003.84 and 3,491.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.63, 14,003.84 and 3,491.67 is: 5,237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.63 : 14,003.84 = 3,491.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.63/14,003.84 = 3,491.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.63x = 14,003.84 × 3,491.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.63x = 48,896,770.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,896,770.55/9,336.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,237.09

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