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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.50, 14,022.69 and 3,109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.50, 14,022.69 and 3,109.01 is: 4,663.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.50 : 14,022.69 = 3,109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.50/14,022.69 = 3,109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.50x = 14,022.69 × 3,109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.50x = 43,596,613.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,596,613.32/9,348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.49

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