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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.07, 14,015.01 and 3,498.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.07, 14,015.01 and 3,498.58 is: 5,246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.07 : 14,015.01 = 3,498.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.07/14,015.01 = 3,498.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.07x = 14,015.01 × 3,498.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.07x = 49,032,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,032,624.95/9,346.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.34

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