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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.32, 14,044.92 and 3,519.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.32, 14,044.92 and 3,519.34 is: 5,279.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.32 : 14,044.92 = 3,519.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.32/14,044.92 = 3,519.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.32x = 14,044.92 × 3,519.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.32x = 49,428,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,428,848.75/9,362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.55

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