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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.32, 14,016.96 and 3,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.32, 14,016.96 and 3,499.20 is: 5,247.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.32 : 14,016.96 = 3,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.32/14,016.96 = 3,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.32x = 14,016.96 × 3,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.32x = 49,048,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,048,146.43/9,346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.86

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