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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.26, 14,284.98 and 3,680.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.26, 14,284.98 and 3,680.14 is: 5,519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.26 : 14,284.98 = 3,680.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.26/14,284.98 = 3,680.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.26x = 14,284.98 × 3,680.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.26x = 52,570,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,570,726.30/9,524.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.67

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