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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.70, 14,289.63 and 3,684.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.70, 14,289.63 and 3,684.42 is: 5,528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.70 : 14,289.63 = 3,684.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.70/14,289.63 = 3,684.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.70x = 14,289.63 × 3,684.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.70x = 52,648,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,648,998.56/9,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.21

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