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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.24, 14,013.72 and 3,508.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.24, 14,013.72 and 3,508.68 is: 5,259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.24 : 14,013.72 = 3,508.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.24/14,013.72 = 3,508.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.24x = 14,013.72 × 3,508.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.24x = 49,169,659.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,169,659.09/9,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.78

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