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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.39, 14,054.76 and 3,448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.39, 14,054.76 and 3,448.04 is: 5,171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.39 : 14,054.76 = 3,448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.39/14,054.76 = 3,448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.39x = 14,054.76 × 3,448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.39x = 48,461,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,461,304.40/9,371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.20

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