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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.68, 14,039.40 and 3,516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.68, 14,039.40 and 3,516.08 is: 5,273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.68 : 14,039.40 = 3,516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.68/14,039.40 = 3,516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.68x = 14,039.40 × 3,516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.68x = 49,363,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,363,653.55/9,360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,273.51

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