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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.67, 14,113.01 and 3,487.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.67, 14,113.01 and 3,487.59 is: 5,231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.67 : 14,113.01 = 3,487.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.67/14,113.01 = 3,487.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.67x = 14,113.01 × 3,487.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.67x = 49,220,375.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,220,375.11/9,408.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.39

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