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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.58, 14,063.40 and 3,530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.58, 14,063.40 and 3,530.62 is: 5,295.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.58 : 14,063.40 = 3,530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.58/14,063.40 = 3,530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.58x = 14,063.40 × 3,530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.58x = 49,652,521.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,652,521.31/9,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,295.94

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