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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.24, 14,033.10 and 3,512.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.24, 14,033.10 and 3,512.50 is: 5,267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.24 : 14,033.10 = 3,512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.24/14,033.10 = 3,512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.24x = 14,033.10 × 3,512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.24x = 49,291,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,291,263.75/9,357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.71

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