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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.55, 14,146.14 and 3,585.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.55, 14,146.14 and 3,585.70 is: 5,379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.55 : 14,146.14 = 3,585.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.55/14,146.14 = 3,585.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.55x = 14,146.14 × 3,585.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.55x = 50,723,814.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,723,814.20/9,429.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.24

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