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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.40, 14,264.76 and 3,356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.40, 14,264.76 and 3,356.88 is: 5,033.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.40 : 14,264.76 = 3,356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.40/14,264.76 = 3,356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.40x = 14,264.76 × 3,356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.40x = 47,885,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,885,087.55/9,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.96

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