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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.79, 14,023.17 and 3,504.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.79, 14,023.17 and 3,504.84 is: 5,257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.79 : 14,023.17 = 3,504.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.79/14,023.17 = 3,504.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.79x = 14,023.17 × 3,504.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.79x = 49,148,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,148,967.14/9,347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.82

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