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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.20, 14,063.70 and 3,529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.20, 14,063.70 and 3,529.40 is: 5,296.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.20 : 14,063.70 = 3,529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.20/14,063.70 = 3,529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.20x = 14,063.70 × 3,529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.20x = 49,636,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,636,422.78/9,372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,296.13

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