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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.53, 14,281.59 and 3,687.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.53, 14,281.59 and 3,687.24 is: 5,527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.53 : 14,281.59 = 3,687.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.53/14,281.59 = 3,687.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.53x = 14,281.59 × 3,687.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.53x = 52,659,649.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,659,649.91/9,526.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.68

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