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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.38, 14,287.05 and 3,681.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.38, 14,287.05 and 3,681.66 is: 5,523.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.38 : 14,287.05 = 3,681.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.38/14,287.05 = 3,681.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.38x = 14,287.05 × 3,681.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.38x = 52,600,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,600,060.50/9,523.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.26

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