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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.44, 14,238.72 and 3,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.44, 14,238.72 and 3,336 is: 5,003.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.44 : 14,238.72 = 3,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.44/14,238.72 = 3,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.44x = 14,238.72 × 3,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.44x = 47,500,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,500,369.92/9,493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.49

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