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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.36, 14,011.56 and 3,499.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.36, 14,011.56 and 3,499.38 is: 5,248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.36 : 14,011.56 = 3,499.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.36/14,011.56 = 3,499.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.36x = 14,011.56 × 3,499.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.36x = 49,031,772.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,031,772.83/9,342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,248.33

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