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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.28, 14,275.96 and 3,674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.28, 14,275.96 and 3,674.16 is: 5,510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.28 : 14,275.96 = 3,674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.28/14,275.96 = 3,674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.28x = 14,275.96 × 3,674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.28x = 52,452,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,452,161.19/9,518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.68

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