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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.37, 14,272.53 and 3,668.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.37, 14,272.53 and 3,668.05 is: 5,503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.37 : 14,272.53 = 3,668.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.37/14,272.53 = 3,668.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.37x = 14,272.53 × 3,668.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.37x = 52,352,353.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,352,353.67/9,513.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.03

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