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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.92, 14,078.88 and 3,540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.92, 14,078.88 and 3,540.96 is: 5,311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.92 : 14,078.88 = 3,540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.92/14,078.88 = 3,540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.92x = 14,078.88 × 3,540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.92x = 49,852,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,852,750.92/9,385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.44

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