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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.80, 14,039.52 and 3,434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.80, 14,039.52 and 3,434.96 is: 5,152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.80 : 14,039.52 = 3,434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.80/14,039.52 = 3,434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.80x = 14,039.52 × 3,434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.80x = 48,225,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,225,189.62/9,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,152.92

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