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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.41, 14,005.62 and 3,493.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.41, 14,005.62 and 3,493.53 is: 5,240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.41 : 14,005.62 = 3,493.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.41/14,005.62 = 3,493.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.41x = 14,005.62 × 3,493.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.41x = 48,929,053.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,929,053.64/9,337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,240.11

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