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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.99, 14,197.88 and 3,541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.99, 14,197.88 and 3,541.32 is: 5,312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.99 : 14,197.88 = 3,541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.99/14,197.88 = 3,541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.99x = 14,197.88 × 3,541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.99x = 50,279,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,279,245.25/9,464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.13

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