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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.60, 14,043.92 and 3,735.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.60, 14,043.92 and 3,735.30 is: 5,605.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.60 : 14,043.92 = 3,735.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.60/14,043.92 = 3,735.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.60x = 14,043.92 × 3,735.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.60x = 52,458,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,458,235.70/9,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.35

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