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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.73, 14,022.77 and 3,430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.73, 14,022.77 and 3,430.25 is: 5,144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.73 : 14,022.77 = 3,430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.73/14,022.77 = 3,430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.73x = 14,022.77 × 3,430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.73x = 48,101,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,101,591.41/9,349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.70

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