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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.66, 14,042.15 and 3,440.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.66, 14,042.15 and 3,440.03 is: 5,158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.66 : 14,042.15 = 3,440.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.66/14,042.15 = 3,440.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.66x = 14,042.15 × 3,440.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.66x = 48,305,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,305,425.86/9,364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.27

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