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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.46, 14,051.25 and 3,523.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.46, 14,051.25 and 3,523.68 is: 5,284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.46 : 14,051.25 = 3,523.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.46/14,051.25 = 3,523.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.46x = 14,051.25 × 3,523.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.46x = 49,512,108.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,512,108.60/9,368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.98

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