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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.50, 14,268.98 and 3,669.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.50, 14,268.98 and 3,669.74 is: 5,503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.50 : 14,268.98 = 3,669.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.50/14,268.98 = 3,669.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.50x = 14,268.98 × 3,669.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.50x = 52,363,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,363,356.97/9,514.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.53

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