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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.44, 14,047.50 and 3,523.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.44, 14,047.50 and 3,523.64 is: 5,284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.44 : 14,047.50 = 3,523.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.44/14,047.50 = 3,523.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.44x = 14,047.50 × 3,523.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.44x = 49,498,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,498,332.90/9,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.65

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