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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.53, 14,255.88 and 3,660.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.53, 14,255.88 and 3,660.15 is: 5,490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.53 : 14,255.88 = 3,660.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.53/14,255.88 = 3,660.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.53x = 14,255.88 × 3,660.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.53x = 52,178,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,178,587.90/9,503.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.44

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