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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.10, 14,263.56 and 3,588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.10, 14,263.56 and 3,588.84 is: 5,381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.10 : 14,263.56 = 3,588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.10/14,263.56 = 3,588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.10x = 14,263.56 × 3,588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.10x = 51,189,634.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,189,634.67/9,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.53

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