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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.06, 14,019.03 and 3,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.06, 14,019.03 and 3,498.52 is: 5,247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.06 : 14,019.03 = 3,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.06/14,019.03 = 3,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.06x = 14,019.03 × 3,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.06x = 49,045,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,045,856.84/9,346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.76

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