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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.80, 14,274.54 and 3,669.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.80, 14,274.54 and 3,669.78 is: 5,507.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.80 : 14,274.54 = 3,669.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.80/14,274.54 = 3,669.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.80x = 14,274.54 × 3,669.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.80x = 52,384,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,384,421.40/9,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.31

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