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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.67, 14,034.78 and 3,512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.67, 14,034.78 and 3,512.16 is: 5,266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.67 : 14,034.78 = 3,512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.67/14,034.78 = 3,512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.67x = 14,034.78 × 3,512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.67x = 49,292,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,292,392.92/9,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.47

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