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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358, 14,040.65 and 3,515.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358, 14,040.65 and 3,515.07 is: 5,273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358 : 14,040.65 = 3,515.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358/14,040.65 = 3,515.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358x = 14,040.65 × 3,515.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358x = 49,353,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,353,867.60/9,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.98

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