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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.48, 14,060.24 and 3,529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.48, 14,060.24 and 3,529.52 is: 5,294.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.48 : 14,060.24 = 3,529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.48/14,060.24 = 3,529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.48x = 14,060.24 × 3,529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.48x = 49,625,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,625,898.28/9,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,294.85

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