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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.36, 14,140.17 and 3,506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.36, 14,140.17 and 3,506.64 is: 5,258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.36 : 14,140.17 = 3,506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.36/14,140.17 = 3,506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.36x = 14,140.17 × 3,506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.36x = 49,584,485.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,584,485.73/9,429.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,258.52

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