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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.60, 14,045.28 and 3,521.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.60, 14,045.28 and 3,521.26 is: 5,281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.60 : 14,045.28 = 3,521.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.60/14,045.28 = 3,521.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.60x = 14,045.28 × 3,521.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.60x = 49,457,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,457,082.65/9,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,281.28

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