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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.78, 14,049.27 and 3,521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.78, 14,049.27 and 3,521.44 is: 5,282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.78 : 14,049.27 = 3,521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.78/14,049.27 = 3,521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.78x = 14,049.27 × 3,521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.78x = 49,473,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,473,643.74/9,364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.95

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