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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.83, 14,044.73 and 3,518.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.83, 14,044.73 and 3,518.49 is: 5,278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.83 : 14,044.73 = 3,518.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.83/14,044.73 = 3,518.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.83x = 14,044.73 × 3,518.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.83x = 49,416,242.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,416,242.06/9,361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,278.48

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