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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,515.10, 14,275.08 and 3,670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,515.10, 14,275.08 and 3,670.14 is: 5,506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,515.10 : 14,275.08 = 3,670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,515.10/14,275.08 = 3,670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,515.10x = 14,275.08 × 3,670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,515.10x = 52,391,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,391,542.11/9,515.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.15

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