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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.88, 14,019.76 and 3,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.88, 14,019.76 and 3,501.60 is: 5,253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.88 : 14,019.76 = 3,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.88/14,019.76 = 3,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.88x = 14,019.76 × 3,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.88x = 49,091,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,091,591.62/9,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.31

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