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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.55, 14,251.22 and 3,656.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.55, 14,251.22 and 3,656.07 is: 5,482.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.55 : 14,251.22 = 3,656.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.55/14,251.22 = 3,656.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.55x = 14,251.22 × 3,656.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.55x = 52,103,467.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,103,467.05/9,503.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.53

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