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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.78, 14,061.26 and 3,529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.78, 14,061.26 and 3,529.44 is: 5,294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.78 : 14,061.26 = 3,529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.78/14,061.26 = 3,529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.78x = 14,061.26 × 3,529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.78x = 49,628,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,628,382.32/9,372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,294.95

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