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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.71, 14,068.85 and 3,534.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.71, 14,068.85 and 3,534.99 is: 5,303.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.71 : 14,068.85 = 3,534.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.71/14,068.85 = 3,534.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.71x = 14,068.85 × 3,534.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.71x = 49,733,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,733,226.39/9,376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.91

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