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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.64, 14,282.70 and 3,678.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.64, 14,282.70 and 3,678.92 is: 5,517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.64 : 14,282.70 = 3,678.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.64/14,282.70 = 3,678.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.64x = 14,282.70 × 3,678.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.64x = 52,544,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,544,910.68/9,523.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,517.31

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