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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.65, 14,065.83 and 3,533.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.65, 14,065.83 and 3,533.07 is: 5,298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.65 : 14,065.83 = 3,533.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.65/14,065.83 = 3,533.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.65x = 14,065.83 × 3,533.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.65x = 49,695,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,695,562.00/9,379.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,298.23

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