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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.68, 14,051.40 and 3,524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.68, 14,051.40 and 3,524.08 is: 5,285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.68 : 14,051.40 = 3,524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.68/14,051.40 = 3,524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.68x = 14,051.40 × 3,524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.68x = 49,518,257.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,518,257.71/9,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.51

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