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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.72, 14,031.82 and 3,511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.72, 14,031.82 and 3,511.08 is: 5,265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.72 : 14,031.82 = 3,511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.72/14,031.82 = 3,511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.72x = 14,031.82 × 3,511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.72x = 49,266,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,266,842.57/9,355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.96

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