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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.88, 14,033.52 and 3,515.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.88, 14,033.52 and 3,515.76 is: 5,269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.88 : 14,033.52 = 3,515.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.88/14,033.52 = 3,515.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.88x = 14,033.52 × 3,515.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.88x = 49,338,488.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,338,488.28/9,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,269.58

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