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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.26, 14,278.98 and 3,676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.26, 14,278.98 and 3,676.14 is: 5,513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.26 : 14,278.98 = 3,676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.26/14,278.98 = 3,676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.26x = 14,278.98 × 3,676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.26x = 52,491,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,491,529.54/9,520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.67

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