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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.66, 14,271.21 and 3,669.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.66, 14,271.21 and 3,669.54 is: 5,502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.66 : 14,271.21 = 3,669.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.66/14,271.21 = 3,669.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.66x = 14,271.21 × 3,669.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.66x = 52,368,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,368,775.94/9,516.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.85

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