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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.40, 14,051.64 and 3,528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.40, 14,051.64 and 3,528.48 is: 5,290.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.40 : 14,051.64 = 3,528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.40/14,051.64 = 3,528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.40x = 14,051.64 × 3,528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.40x = 49,580,930.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,580,930.71/9,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.66

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