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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.97, 14,029.84 and 3,508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.97, 14,029.84 and 3,508.48 is: 5,261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.97 : 14,029.84 = 3,508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.97/14,029.84 = 3,508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.97x = 14,029.84 × 3,508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.97x = 49,223,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,223,434.97/9,355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.18

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