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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.96, 14,271.46 and 3,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.96, 14,271.46 and 3,673.80 is: 5,508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.96 : 14,271.46 = 3,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.96/14,271.46 = 3,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.96x = 14,271.46 × 3,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.96x = 52,430,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,430,489.75/9,517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.58

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