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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.06, 14,291.24 and 3,685.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.06, 14,291.24 and 3,685.77 is: 5,530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.06 : 14,291.24 = 3,685.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.06/14,291.24 = 3,685.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.06x = 14,291.24 × 3,685.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.06x = 52,674,205.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,674,205.23/9,525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.07

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