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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.10, 14,272.08 and 3,668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.10, 14,272.08 and 3,668.14 is: 5,503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.10 : 14,272.08 = 3,668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.10/14,272.08 = 3,668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.10x = 14,272.08 × 3,668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.10x = 52,351,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,351,987.53/9,513.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.15

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