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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.23, 14,031.60 and 3,511.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.23, 14,031.60 and 3,511.50 is: 5,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.23 : 14,031.60 = 3,511.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.23/14,031.60 = 3,511.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.23x = 14,031.60 × 3,511.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.23x = 49,271,963.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,271,963.40/9,356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.22

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