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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.64, 14,270.36 and 3,666.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.64, 14,270.36 and 3,666.15 is: 5,499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.64 : 14,270.36 = 3,666.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.64/14,270.36 = 3,666.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.64x = 14,270.36 × 3,666.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.64x = 52,317,280.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,317,280.31/9,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.19

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