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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.38, 14,006.46 and 3,493.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.38, 14,006.46 and 3,493.42 is: 5,239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.38 : 14,006.46 = 3,493.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.38/14,006.46 = 3,493.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.38x = 14,006.46 × 3,493.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.38x = 48,930,447.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,930,447.49/9,338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,239.71

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