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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.06, 14,145.41 and 3,585.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.06, 14,145.41 and 3,585.22 is: 5,378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.06 : 14,145.41 = 3,585.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.06/14,145.41 = 3,585.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.06x = 14,145.41 × 3,585.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.06x = 50,714,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,714,406.84/9,429.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,378.52

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