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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.89, 14,254.68 and 3,658.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.89, 14,254.68 and 3,658.38 is: 5,485.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.89 : 14,254.68 = 3,658.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.89/14,254.68 = 3,658.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.89x = 14,254.68 × 3,658.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.89x = 52,149,036.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,149,036.22/9,505.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.97

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