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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.57, 14,068.09 and 3,534.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.57, 14,068.09 and 3,534.85 is: 5,303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.57 : 14,068.09 = 3,534.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.57/14,068.09 = 3,534.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.57x = 14,068.09 × 3,534.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.57x = 49,728,517.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,728,517.60/9,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.49

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