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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.62, 14,009.69 and 3,496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.62, 14,009.69 and 3,496.86 is: 5,244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.62 : 14,009.69 = 3,496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.62/14,009.69 = 3,496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.62x = 14,009.69 × 3,496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.62x = 48,989,924.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,989,924.57/9,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.26

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