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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.40, 14,021.71 and 3,503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.40, 14,021.71 and 3,503.66 is: 5,255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.40 : 14,021.71 = 3,503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.40/14,021.71 = 3,503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.40x = 14,021.71 × 3,503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.40x = 49,127,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,127,225.59/9,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.71

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