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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.40, 14,023.21 and 3,504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.40, 14,023.21 and 3,504.66 is: 5,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.40 : 14,023.21 = 3,504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.40/14,023.21 = 3,504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.40x = 14,023.21 × 3,504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.40x = 49,146,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,146,583.16/9,348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.22

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