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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.98, 14,007.90 and 3,494.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.98, 14,007.90 and 3,494.05 is: 5,241.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.98 : 14,007.90 = 3,494.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.98/14,007.90 = 3,494.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.98x = 14,007.90 × 3,494.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.98x = 48,944,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,944,303.00/9,336.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,241.98

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