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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.79, 14,046.08 and 3,519.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.79, 14,046.08 and 3,519.45 is: 5,279.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.79 : 14,046.08 = 3,519.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.79/14,046.08 = 3,519.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.79x = 14,046.08 × 3,519.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.79x = 49,434,458.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,434,458.66/9,362.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.89

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