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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.53, 14,006.58 and 3,493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.53, 14,006.58 and 3,493.02 is: 5,239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.53 : 14,006.58 = 3,493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.53/14,006.58 = 3,493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.53x = 14,006.58 × 3,493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.53x = 48,925,264.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,925,264.07/9,337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,239.64

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