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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.25, 14,016.38 and 3,503.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.25, 14,016.38 and 3,503.61 is: 5,255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.25 : 14,016.38 = 3,503.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.25/14,016.38 = 3,503.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.25x = 14,016.38 × 3,503.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.25x = 49,107,911.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,107,911.61/9,344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.42

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