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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.60, 14,279.96 and 3,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.60, 14,279.96 and 3,676.24 is: 5,514.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.60 : 14,279.96 = 3,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.60/14,279.96 = 3,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.60x = 14,279.96 × 3,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.60x = 52,496,560.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,496,560.15/9,519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.58

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