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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.62, 14,253.77 and 3,660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.62, 14,253.77 and 3,660.50 is: 5,490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.62 : 14,253.77 = 3,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.62/14,253.77 = 3,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.62x = 14,253.77 × 3,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.62x = 52,175,835.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,175,835.51/9,502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.68

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