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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.48, 14,023.04 and 3,503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.48, 14,023.04 and 3,503.96 is: 5,256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.48 : 14,023.04 = 3,503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.48/14,023.04 = 3,503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.48x = 14,023.04 × 3,503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.48x = 49,136,171.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,136,171.24/9,347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.62

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