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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.88, 14,036.52 and 3,517.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.88, 14,036.52 and 3,517.76 is: 5,272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.88 : 14,036.52 = 3,517.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.88/14,036.52 = 3,517.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.88x = 14,036.52 × 3,517.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.88x = 49,377,108.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,377,108.60/9,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.58

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