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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.24, 14,033.18 and 3,521.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.24, 14,033.18 and 3,521.72 is: 5,279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.24 : 14,033.18 = 3,521.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.24/14,033.18 = 3,521.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.24x = 14,033.18 × 3,521.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.24x = 49,420,930.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,420,930.67/9,361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.31

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