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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.36, 14,030.41 and 3,508.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.36, 14,030.41 and 3,508.87 is: 5,261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.36 : 14,030.41 = 3,508.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.36/14,030.41 = 3,508.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.36x = 14,030.41 × 3,508.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.36x = 49,230,840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,230,840.89/9,356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.75

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