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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.60, 14,266.32 and 3,667.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.60, 14,266.32 and 3,667.72 is: 5,501.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.60 : 14,266.32 = 3,667.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.60/14,266.32 = 3,667.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.60x = 14,266.32 × 3,667.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.60x = 52,324,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324,867.19/9,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.16

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