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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.65, 14,279.31 and 3,672.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.65, 14,279.31 and 3,672.45 is: 5,508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.65 : 14,279.31 = 3,672.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.65/14,279.31 = 3,672.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.65x = 14,279.31 × 3,672.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.65x = 52,440,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,440,052.01/9,520.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.03

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