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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.89, 14,019.58 and 3,501.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.89, 14,019.58 and 3,501.55 is: 5,253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.89 : 14,019.58 = 3,501.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.89/14,019.58 = 3,501.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.89x = 14,019.58 × 3,501.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.89x = 49,090,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,090,190.25/9,344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.16

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