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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.62, 14,019.38 and 3,502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.62, 14,019.38 and 3,502.74 is: 5,253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.62 : 14,019.38 = 3,502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.62/14,019.38 = 3,502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.62x = 14,019.38 × 3,502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.62x = 49,106,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,106,243.10/9,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.90

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