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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.55, 14,018.13 and 3,502.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.55, 14,018.13 and 3,502.26 is: 5,255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.55 : 14,018.13 = 3,502.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.55/14,018.13 = 3,502.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.55x = 14,018.13 × 3,502.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.55x = 49,095,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,095,135.97/9,341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.57

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