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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.08, 14,286.58 and 3,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.08, 14,286.58 and 3,364.08 is: 5,048.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.08 : 14,286.58 = 3,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.08/14,286.58 = 3,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.08x = 14,286.58 × 3,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.08x = 48,061,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,061,198.05/9,520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.40

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