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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,457.46, 14,176.88 and 3,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,457.46, 14,176.88 and 3,530 is: 5,291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,457.46 : 14,176.88 = 3,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,457.46/14,176.88 = 3,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,457.46x = 14,176.88 × 3,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,457.46x = 50,044,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,044,386.40/9,457.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.53

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