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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.38, 14,112.87 and 3,486.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.38, 14,112.87 and 3,486.75 is: 5,230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.38 : 14,112.87 = 3,486.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.38/14,112.87 = 3,486.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.38x = 14,112.87 × 3,486.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.38x = 49,208,049.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,208,049.47/9,408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.24

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