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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.36, 14,145.93 and 3,586.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.36, 14,145.93 and 3,586.02 is: 5,379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.36 : 14,145.93 = 3,586.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.36/14,145.93 = 3,586.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.36x = 14,145.93 × 3,586.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.36x = 50,727,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,727,587.90/9,429.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.75

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