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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.08, 14,126.34 and 3,573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.08, 14,126.34 and 3,573.24 is: 5,361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.08 : 14,126.34 = 3,573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.08/14,126.34 = 3,573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.08x = 14,126.34 × 3,573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.08x = 50,476,803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,476,803.14/9,415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.27

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