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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.10, 14,270.58 and 3,667.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.10, 14,270.58 and 3,667.14 is: 5,501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.10 : 14,270.58 = 3,667.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.10/14,270.58 = 3,667.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.10x = 14,270.58 × 3,667.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.10x = 52,332,214.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,332,214.74/9,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.65

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