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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.83, 14,047.73 and 3,520.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.83, 14,047.73 and 3,520.49 is: 5,281.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.83 : 14,047.73 = 3,520.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.83/14,047.73 = 3,520.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.83x = 14,047.73 × 3,520.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.83x = 49,454,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,454,805.15/9,363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.47

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