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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.72, 14,022.42 and 3,504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.72, 14,022.42 and 3,504.14 is: 5,254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.72 : 14,022.42 = 3,504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.72/14,022.42 = 3,504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.72x = 14,022.42 × 3,504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.72x = 49,136,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,136,522.82/9,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.84

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