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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.49, 14,026.13 and 3,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.49, 14,026.13 and 3,506 is: 5,257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.49 : 14,026.13 = 3,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.49/14,026.13 = 3,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.49x = 14,026.13 × 3,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.49x = 49,175,611.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,175,611.78/9,353.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.46

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