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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,527.94, 14,295.96 and 3,688.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,527.94, 14,295.96 and 3,688.68 is: 5,534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,527.94 : 14,295.96 = 3,688.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,527.94/14,295.96 = 3,688.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,527.94x = 14,295.96 × 3,688.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,527.94x = 52,733,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,733,221.73/9,527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.59

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