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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.70, 14,040.15 and 3,520.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.70, 14,040.15 and 3,520.90 is: 5,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.70 : 14,040.15 = 3,520.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.70/14,040.15 = 3,520.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.70x = 14,040.15 × 3,520.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.70x = 49,433,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,433,964.14/9,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.32

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