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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.62, 14,027.78 and 3,507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.62, 14,027.78 and 3,507.12 is: 5,259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.62 : 14,027.78 = 3,507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.62/14,027.78 = 3,507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.62x = 14,027.78 × 3,507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.62x = 49,197,107.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,197,107.79/9,354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.13

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