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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.10, 14,273.01 and 3,682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.10, 14,273.01 and 3,682.08 is: 5,519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.10 : 14,273.01 = 3,682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.10/14,273.01 = 3,682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.10x = 14,273.01 × 3,682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.10x = 52,554,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,554,364.66/9,521.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.78

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