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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.76, 14,154.66 and 3,513.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.76, 14,154.66 and 3,513.64 is: 5,270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.76 : 14,154.66 = 3,513.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.76/14,154.66 = 3,513.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.76x = 14,154.66 × 3,513.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.76x = 49,734,379.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,734,379.56/9,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,270.28

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