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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.28, 14,282.88 and 3,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.28, 14,282.88 and 3,676 is: 5,512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.28 : 14,282.88 = 3,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.28/14,282.88 = 3,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.28x = 14,282.88 × 3,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.28x = 52,503,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,503,866.88/9,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.05

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