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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.03, 14,070.19 and 3,458.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.03, 14,070.19 and 3,458.42 is: 5,186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.03 : 14,070.19 = 3,458.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.03/14,070.19 = 3,458.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.03x = 14,070.19 × 3,458.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.03x = 48,660,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,660,626.50/9,383.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.02

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