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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.82, 14,035.36 and 3,435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.82, 14,035.36 and 3,435.24 is: 5,151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.82 : 14,035.36 = 3,435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.82/14,035.36 = 3,435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.82x = 14,035.36 × 3,435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.82x = 48,214,830.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,214,830.09/9,359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,151.26

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