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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.08, 14,284.50 and 3,680.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.08, 14,284.50 and 3,680.74 is: 5,520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.08 : 14,284.50 = 3,680.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.08/14,284.50 = 3,680.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.08x = 14,284.50 × 3,680.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.08x = 52,577,530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,577,530.53/9,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.48

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