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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,403.02, 14,102.91 and 3,558.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,403.02, 14,102.91 and 3,558.06 is: 5,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,403.02 : 14,102.91 = 3,558.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,403.02/14,102.91 = 3,558.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,403.02x = 14,102.91 × 3,558.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,403.02x = 50,178,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,178,999.95/9,403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,336.48

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