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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.78, 14,265.33 and 3,665.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.78, 14,265.33 and 3,665.71 is: 5,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.78 : 14,265.33 = 3,665.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.78/14,265.33 = 3,665.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.78x = 14,265.33 × 3,665.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.78x = 52,292,562.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,292,562.83/9,508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.40

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