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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.58, 14,032.86 and 3,514.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.58, 14,032.86 and 3,514.62 is: 5,269.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.58 : 14,032.86 = 3,514.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.58/14,032.86 = 3,514.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.58x = 14,032.86 × 3,514.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.58x = 49,320,170.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,320,170.41/9,359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,269.49

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