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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.96, 14,061.90 and 3,535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.96, 14,061.90 and 3,535.48 is: 5,303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.96 : 14,061.90 = 3,535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.96/14,061.90 = 3,535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.96x = 14,061.90 × 3,535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.96x = 49,715,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,715,566.21/9,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.58

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