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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,509.68, 14,264.70 and 3,663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,509.68, 14,264.70 and 3,663.16 is: 5,494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,509.68 : 14,264.70 = 3,663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,509.68/14,264.70 = 3,663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,509.68x = 14,264.70 × 3,663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,509.68x = 52,253,878.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,253,878.45/9,509.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.81

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