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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.98, 14,032.46 and 3,429.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.98, 14,032.46 and 3,429.62 is: 5,144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.98 : 14,032.46 = 3,429.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.98/14,032.46 = 3,429.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.98x = 14,032.46 × 3,429.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.98x = 48,126,075.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,126,075.43/9,354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.44

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