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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.88, 14,027.52 and 3,511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.88, 14,027.52 and 3,511.76 is: 5,263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.88 : 14,027.52 = 3,511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.88/14,027.52 = 3,511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.88x = 14,027.52 × 3,511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.88x = 49,261,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,261,283.64/9,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,263.59

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