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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.16, 14,270.84 and 3,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.16, 14,270.84 and 3,671.88 is: 5,509.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.16 : 14,270.84 = 3,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.16/14,270.84 = 3,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.16x = 14,270.84 × 3,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.16x = 52,400,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,400,811.98/9,511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,509.40

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