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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.20, 14,033.88 and 3,513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.20, 14,033.88 and 3,513.24 is: 5,268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.20 : 14,033.88 = 3,513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.20/14,033.88 = 3,513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.20x = 14,033.88 × 3,513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.20x = 49,304,388.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,304,388.57/9,358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.58

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