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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.08, 14,040.24 and 3,521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.08, 14,040.24 and 3,521.44 is: 5,281.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.08 : 14,040.24 = 3,521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.08/14,040.24 = 3,521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.08x = 14,040.24 × 3,521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.08x = 49,441,862.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,441,862.75/9,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.08

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