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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.01, 14,020.43 and 3,424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.01, 14,020.43 and 3,424.88 is: 5,136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.01 : 14,020.43 = 3,424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.01/14,020.43 = 3,424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.01x = 14,020.43 × 3,424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.01x = 48,018,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,018,203.07/9,349.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.18

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