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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.28, 14,269.68 and 3,670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.28, 14,269.68 and 3,670.56 is: 5,506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.28 : 14,269.68 = 3,670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.28/14,269.68 = 3,670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.28x = 14,269.68 × 3,670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.28x = 52,377,716.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,377,716.62/9,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.33

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