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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.71, 14,033.96 and 3,511.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.71, 14,033.96 and 3,511.22 is: 5,265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.71 : 14,033.96 = 3,511.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.71/14,033.96 = 3,511.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.71x = 14,033.96 × 3,511.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.71x = 49,276,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,276,321.03/9,358.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.29

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