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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.40, 14,039.63 and 3,520.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.40, 14,039.63 and 3,520.46 is: 5,278.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.40 : 14,039.63 = 3,520.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.40/14,039.63 = 3,520.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.40x = 14,039.63 × 3,520.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.40x = 49,425,986.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,425,986.53/9,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,278.64

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