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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.48, 14,185.66 and 3,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.48, 14,185.66 and 3,618 is: 5,427.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.48 : 14,185.66 = 3,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.48/14,185.66 = 3,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.48x = 14,185.66 × 3,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.48x = 51,323,717.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,323,717.88/9,456.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,427.36

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