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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.04, 14,009.40 and 3,494.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.04, 14,009.40 and 3,494.70 is: 5,242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.04 : 14,009.40 = 3,494.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.04/14,009.40 = 3,494.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.04x = 14,009.40 × 3,494.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.04x = 48,958,650.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,958,650.18/9,338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,242.93

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