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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.27, 14,265.61 and 3,584.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.27, 14,265.61 and 3,584.88 is: 5,376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.27 : 14,265.61 = 3,584.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.27/14,265.61 = 3,584.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.27x = 14,265.61 × 3,584.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.27x = 51,140,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,140,499.98/9,512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.27

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