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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.96, 14,064.90 and 3,537.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.96, 14,064.90 and 3,537.48 is: 5,306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.96 : 14,064.90 = 3,537.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.96/14,064.90 = 3,537.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.96x = 14,064.90 × 3,537.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.96x = 49,754,302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,754,302.45/9,375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.58

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