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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.72, 14,053.37 and 3,524.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.72, 14,053.37 and 3,524.19 is: 5,284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.72 : 14,053.37 = 3,524.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.72/14,053.37 = 3,524.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.72x = 14,053.37 × 3,524.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.72x = 49,526,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,526,728.40/9,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.70

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