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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.89, 14,278.79 and 3,358.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.89, 14,278.79 and 3,358.89 is: 5,040.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.89 : 14,278.79 = 3,358.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.89/14,278.79 = 3,358.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.89x = 14,278.79 × 3,358.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.89x = 47,960,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,960,868.15/9,514.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.61

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