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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.98, 14,257.32 and 3,662.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.98, 14,257.32 and 3,662.90 is: 5,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.98 : 14,257.32 = 3,662.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.98/14,257.32 = 3,662.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.98x = 14,257.32 × 3,662.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.98x = 52,223,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,223,137.43/9,504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.29

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