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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.96, 14,042.40 and 3,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.96, 14,042.40 and 3,516 is: 5,274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.96 : 14,042.40 = 3,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.96/14,042.40 = 3,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.96x = 14,042.40 × 3,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.96x = 49,373,078.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,373,078.40/9,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,274.36

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