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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.68, 14,287.32 and 3,681.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.68, 14,287.32 and 3,681.99 is: 5,521.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.68 : 14,287.32 = 3,681.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.68/14,287.32 = 3,681.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.68x = 14,287.32 × 3,681.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.68x = 52,605,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,605,769.37/9,526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.94

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