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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.28, 14,016.69 and 3,499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.28, 14,016.69 and 3,499.77 is: 5,249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.28 : 14,016.69 = 3,499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.28/14,016.69 = 3,499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.28x = 14,016.69 × 3,499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.28x = 49,055,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,055,191.16/9,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,249.76

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