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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.49, 14,023.13 and 3,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.49, 14,023.13 and 3,504 is: 5,254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.49 : 14,023.13 = 3,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.49/14,023.13 = 3,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.49x = 14,023.13 × 3,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.49x = 49,137,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,137,047.52/9,351.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.46

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