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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.63, 14,126.08 and 3,572.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.63, 14,126.08 and 3,572.70 is: 5,360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.63 : 14,126.08 = 3,572.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.63/14,126.08 = 3,572.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.63x = 14,126.08 × 3,572.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.63x = 50,468,246.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,468,246.02/9,415.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,360.05

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