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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.85, 14,277.34 and 3,674.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.85, 14,277.34 and 3,674.49 is: 5,511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.85 : 14,277.34 = 3,674.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.85/14,277.34 = 3,674.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.85x = 14,277.34 × 3,674.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.85x = 52,461,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,461,924.68/9,517.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.95

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