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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.38, 14,115.86 and 3,488.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.38, 14,115.86 and 3,488.74 is: 5,233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.38 : 14,115.86 = 3,488.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.38/14,115.86 = 3,488.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.38x = 14,115.86 × 3,488.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.38x = 49,246,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,246,565.42/9,410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.22

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