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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.58, 14,031.36 and 3,513.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.58, 14,031.36 and 3,513.62 is: 5,267.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.58 : 14,031.36 = 3,513.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.58/14,031.36 = 3,513.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.58x = 14,031.36 × 3,513.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.58x = 49,300,796.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,300,796.97/9,358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.98

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