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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.36, 14,269.38 and 3,668.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.36, 14,269.38 and 3,668.38 is: 5,503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.36 : 14,269.38 = 3,668.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.36/14,269.38 = 3,668.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.36x = 14,269.38 × 3,668.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.36x = 52,345,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,345,508.20/9,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.47

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