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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.44, 14,014.62 and 3,499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.44, 14,014.62 and 3,499.56 is: 5,249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.44 : 14,014.62 = 3,499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.44/14,014.62 = 3,499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.44x = 14,014.62 × 3,499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.44x = 49,045,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,045,003.57/9,343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,249.14

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