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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.36, 14,017.56 and 3,503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.36, 14,017.56 and 3,503.40 is: 5,254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.36 : 14,017.56 = 3,503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.36/14,017.56 = 3,503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.36x = 14,017.56 × 3,503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.36x = 49,109,119.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,109,119.70/9,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.36

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