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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.28, 14,061.98 and 3,529.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.28, 14,061.98 and 3,529.88 is: 5,295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.28 : 14,061.98 = 3,529.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.28/14,061.98 = 3,529.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.28x = 14,061.98 × 3,529.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.28x = 49,637,101.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,637,101.96/9,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,295.60

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