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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.68, 14,270.99 and 3,892.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.68, 14,270.99 and 3,892.52 is: 5,840.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.68 : 14,270.99 = 3,892.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.68/14,270.99 = 3,892.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.68x = 14,270.99 × 3,892.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.68x = 55,550,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,550,123.73/9,510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,840.82

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