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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.55, 14,274.40 and 3,674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.55, 14,274.40 and 3,674.26 is: 5,512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.55 : 14,274.40 = 3,674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.55/14,274.40 = 3,674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.55x = 14,274.40 × 3,674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.55x = 52,447,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,447,785.57/9,513.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.96

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