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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.94, 14,034.26 and 3,511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.94, 14,034.26 and 3,511.42 is: 5,265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.94 : 14,034.26 = 3,511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.94/14,034.26 = 3,511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.94x = 14,034.26 × 3,511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.94x = 49,280,154.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,280,154.94/9,358.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.57

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