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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.68, 14,008.20 and 3,494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.68, 14,008.20 and 3,494.56 is: 5,240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.68 : 14,008.20 = 3,494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.68/14,008.20 = 3,494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.68x = 14,008.20 × 3,494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.68x = 48,952,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,952,495.39/9,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,240.22

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