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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.65, 14,018.87 and 3,501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.65, 14,018.87 and 3,501.16 is: 5,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.65 : 14,018.87 = 3,501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.65/14,018.87 = 3,501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.65x = 14,018.87 × 3,501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.65x = 49,082,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,082,280.59/9,348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,250.20

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