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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.10, 14,259.51 and 3,673.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.10, 14,259.51 and 3,673.08 is: 5,506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.10 : 14,259.51 = 3,673.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.10/14,259.51 = 3,673.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.10x = 14,259.51 × 3,673.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.10x = 52,376,320.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,376,320.99/9,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.28

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