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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.07, 14,016.51 and 3,499.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.07, 14,016.51 and 3,499.58 is: 5,247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.07 : 14,016.51 = 3,499.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.07/14,016.51 = 3,499.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.07x = 14,016.51 × 3,499.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.07x = 49,051,898.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,051,898.07/9,347.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,247.84

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