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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.70, 14,008.62 and 3,417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.70, 14,008.62 and 3,417.46 is: 5,123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.70 : 14,008.62 = 3,417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.70/14,008.62 = 3,417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.70x = 14,008.62 × 3,417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.70x = 47,873,898.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,873,898.51/9,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,123.11

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