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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.61, 14,284.62 and 3,677.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.61, 14,284.62 and 3,677.49 is: 5,515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.61 : 14,284.62 = 3,677.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.61/14,284.62 = 3,677.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.61x = 14,284.62 × 3,677.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.61x = 52,531,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,531,547.20/9,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,515.35

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