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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.49, 14,021.63 and 3,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.49, 14,021.63 and 3,503 is: 5,252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.49 : 14,021.63 = 3,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.49/14,021.63 = 3,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.49x = 14,021.63 × 3,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.49x = 49,117,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,117,769.89/9,350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,252.96

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