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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.35, 14,267.44 and 3,668.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.35, 14,267.44 and 3,668.47 is: 5,502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.35 : 14,267.44 = 3,668.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.35/14,267.44 = 3,668.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.35x = 14,267.44 × 3,668.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.35x = 52,339,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,339,675.62/9,512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.29

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