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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.18, 14,268.45 and 3,665.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.18, 14,268.45 and 3,665.66 is: 5,498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.18 : 14,268.45 = 3,665.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.18/14,268.45 = 3,665.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.18x = 14,268.45 × 3,665.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.18x = 52,303,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,303,286.43/9,512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.56

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