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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.63, 14,264.67 and 3,666.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.63, 14,264.67 and 3,666.86 is: 5,499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.63 : 14,264.67 = 3,666.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.63/14,264.67 = 3,666.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.63x = 14,264.67 × 3,666.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.63x = 52,306,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,306,547.84/9,511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.22

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