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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.88, 14,164.24 and 3,519.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.88, 14,164.24 and 3,519.58 is: 5,279.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.88 : 14,164.24 = 3,519.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.88/14,164.24 = 3,519.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.88x = 14,164.24 × 3,519.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.88x = 49,852,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,852,134.83/9,442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.34

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