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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.94, 14,146.41 and 3,512.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.94, 14,146.41 and 3,512.26 is: 5,265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.94 : 14,146.41 = 3,512.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.94/14,146.41 = 3,512.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.94x = 14,146.41 × 3,512.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.94x = 49,685,900.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,685,900.84/9,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.04

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