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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.62, 14,285.96 and 3,602.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.62, 14,285.96 and 3,602.46 is: 5,402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.62 : 14,285.96 = 3,602.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.62/14,285.96 = 3,602.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.62x = 14,285.96 × 3,602.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.62x = 51,464,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,464,599.46/9,526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.19

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