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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.37, 14,028.91 and 3,507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.37, 14,028.91 and 3,507.87 is: 5,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.37 : 14,028.91 = 3,507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.37/14,028.91 = 3,507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.37x = 14,028.91 × 3,507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.37x = 49,211,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,211,574.98/9,355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,260.25

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