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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.43, 14,048.60 and 3,521.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.43, 14,048.60 and 3,521.59 is: 5,282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.43 : 14,048.60 = 3,521.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.43/14,048.60 = 3,521.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.43x = 14,048.60 × 3,521.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.43x = 49,473,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,473,356.54/9,365.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.55

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