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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.94, 14,055.75 and 3,529.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.94, 14,055.75 and 3,529.14 is: 5,292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.94 : 14,055.75 = 3,529.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.94/14,055.75 = 3,529.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.94x = 14,055.75 × 3,529.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.94x = 49,604,709.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,604,709.56/9,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.90

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