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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.85, 14,266.55 and 3,668.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.85, 14,266.55 and 3,668.11 is: 5,501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.85 : 14,266.55 = 3,668.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.85/14,266.55 = 3,668.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.85x = 14,266.55 × 3,668.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.85x = 52,331,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,331,256.38/9,512.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.12

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