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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.62, 14,264.48 and 3,666.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.62, 14,264.48 and 3,666.38 is: 5,499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.62 : 14,264.48 = 3,666.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.62/14,264.48 = 3,666.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.62x = 14,264.48 × 3,666.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.62x = 52,299,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,299,004.18/9,510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.01

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