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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.96, 14,041.07 and 3,438.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.96, 14,041.07 and 3,438.45 is: 5,160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.96 : 14,041.07 = 3,438.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.96/14,041.07 = 3,438.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.96x = 14,041.07 × 3,438.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.96x = 48,279,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,279,512.84/9,355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.30

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