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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.87, 14,028.16 and 3,507.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.87, 14,028.16 and 3,507.37 is: 5,259.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.87 : 14,028.16 = 3,507.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.87/14,028.16 = 3,507.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.87x = 14,028.16 × 3,507.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.87x = 49,201,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,201,930.00/9,354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.50

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