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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.68, 14,137.50 and 3,585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.68, 14,137.50 and 3,585.72 is: 5,376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.68 : 14,137.50 = 3,585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.68/14,137.50 = 3,585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.68x = 14,137.50 × 3,585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.68x = 50,693,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,693,116.50/9,428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.48

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