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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.05, 14,020.38 and 3,503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.05, 14,020.38 and 3,503.76 is: 5,257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.05 : 14,020.38 = 3,503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.05/14,020.38 = 3,503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.05x = 14,020.38 × 3,503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.05x = 49,124,046.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,124,046.63/9,343.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.82

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