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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.38, 13,999.47 and 4,408.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.38, 13,999.47 and 4,408.62 is: 6,603.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.38 : 13,999.47 = 4,408.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.38/13,999.47 = 4,408.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.38x = 13,999.47 × 4,408.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.38x = 61,718,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,718,343.43/9,346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,603.45

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