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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.64, 14,273.70 and 3,672.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.64, 14,273.70 and 3,672.89 is: 5,508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.64 : 14,273.70 = 3,672.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.64/14,273.70 = 3,672.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.64x = 14,273.70 × 3,672.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.64x = 52,425,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,425,729.99/9,517.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.27

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