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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.75, 14,279.49 and 3,676.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.75, 14,279.49 and 3,676.23 is: 5,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.75 : 14,279.49 = 3,676.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.75/14,279.49 = 3,676.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.75x = 14,279.49 × 3,676.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.75x = 52,494,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,494,689.52/9,519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.29

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