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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.72, 14,269.68 and 3,680.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.72, 14,269.68 and 3,680.34 is: 5,516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.72 : 14,269.68 = 3,680.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.72/14,269.68 = 3,680.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.72x = 14,269.68 × 3,680.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.72x = 52,517,274.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,517,274.09/9,519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.68

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