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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.78, 14,023.44 and 3,504.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.78, 14,023.44 and 3,504.27 is: 5,256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.78 : 14,023.44 = 3,504.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.78/14,023.44 = 3,504.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.78x = 14,023.44 × 3,504.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.78x = 49,141,920.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,141,920.09/9,348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.51

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