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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.56, 14,269.80 and 3,587.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.56, 14,269.80 and 3,587.96 is: 5,382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.56 : 14,269.80 = 3,587.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.56/14,269.80 = 3,587.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.56x = 14,269.80 × 3,587.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.56x = 51,199,471.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,199,471.61/9,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.30

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