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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.60, 14,287.46 and 3,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.60, 14,287.46 and 3,681.24 is: 5,522.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.60 : 14,287.46 = 3,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.60/14,287.46 = 3,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.60x = 14,287.46 × 3,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.60x = 52,595,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,595,569.25/9,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.08

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