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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.53, 14,015.57 and 3,499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.53, 14,015.57 and 3,499.02 is: 5,248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.53 : 14,015.57 = 3,499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.53/14,015.57 = 3,499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.53x = 14,015.57 × 3,499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.53x = 49,040,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,040,742.25/9,343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,248.63

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