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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.65, 14,265.86 and 3,663.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.65, 14,265.86 and 3,663.45 is: 5,494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.65 : 14,265.86 = 3,663.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.65/14,265.86 = 3,663.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.65x = 14,265.86 × 3,663.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.65x = 52,262,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,262,246.50/9,511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.55

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