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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.88, 14,006.52 and 3,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.88, 14,006.52 and 3,497.76 is: 5,242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.88 : 14,006.52 = 3,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.88/14,006.52 = 3,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.88x = 14,006.52 × 3,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.88x = 48,991,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,991,445.40/9,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,242.60

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