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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.76, 14,278.18 and 3,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.76, 14,278.18 and 3,362.76 is: 5,044.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.76 : 14,278.18 = 3,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.76/14,278.18 = 3,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.76x = 14,278.18 × 3,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.76x = 48,014,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,014,092.58/9,518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.15

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