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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.97, 14,058.37 and 3,535.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.97, 14,058.37 and 3,535.39 is: 5,297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.97 : 14,058.37 = 3,535.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.97/14,058.37 = 3,535.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.97x = 14,058.37 × 3,535.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.97x = 49,701,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,701,820.71/9,381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,297.59

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