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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.48, 14,086.52 and 3,546.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.48, 14,086.52 and 3,546.76 is: 5,321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.48 : 14,086.52 = 3,546.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.48/14,086.52 = 3,546.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.48x = 14,086.52 × 3,546.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.48x = 49,961,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,961,505.68/9,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,321.58

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