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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.58, 14,061.90 and 3,529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.58, 14,061.90 and 3,529.62 is: 5,294.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.58 : 14,061.90 = 3,529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.58/14,061.90 = 3,529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.58x = 14,061.90 × 3,529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.58x = 49,633,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,633,163.48/9,374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,294.44

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