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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.62, 14,021.18 and 3,501.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.62, 14,021.18 and 3,501.67 is: 5,254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.62 : 14,021.18 = 3,501.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.62/14,021.18 = 3,501.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.62x = 14,021.18 × 3,501.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.62x = 49,097,545.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,097,545.37/9,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.10

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