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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.35, 14,264.29 and 3,666.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.35, 14,264.29 and 3,666.61 is: 5,498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.35 : 14,264.29 = 3,666.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.35/14,264.29 = 3,666.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.35x = 14,264.29 × 3,666.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.35x = 52,301,588.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,301,588.36/9,511.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.86

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