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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.55, 14,007.98 and 3,491.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.55, 14,007.98 and 3,491.97 is: 5,238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.55 : 14,007.98 = 3,491.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.55/14,007.98 = 3,491.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.55x = 14,007.98 × 3,491.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.55x = 48,915,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,915,445.92/9,338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.01

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