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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.79, 14,047.58 and 3,520.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.79, 14,047.58 and 3,520.45 is: 5,281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.79 : 14,047.58 = 3,520.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.79/14,047.58 = 3,520.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.79x = 14,047.58 × 3,520.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.79x = 49,453,803.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,453,803.01/9,363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.39

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