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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.88, 14,022.76 and 3,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.88, 14,022.76 and 3,503.60 is: 5,256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.88 : 14,022.76 = 3,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.88/14,022.76 = 3,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.88x = 14,022.76 × 3,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.88x = 49,130,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,130,141.94/9,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.31

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