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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.69, 14,150.17 and 3,511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.69, 14,150.17 and 3,511.14 is: 5,264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.69 : 14,150.17 = 3,511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.69/14,150.17 = 3,511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.69x = 14,150.17 × 3,511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.69x = 49,683,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,683,227.89/9,436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.90

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