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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.71, 14,029.92 and 3,509.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.71, 14,029.92 and 3,509.13 is: 5,262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.71 : 14,029.92 = 3,509.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.71/14,029.92 = 3,509.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.71x = 14,029.92 × 3,509.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.71x = 49,232,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,232,813.17/9,355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,262.33

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