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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.56, 14,299.92 and 3,685.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.56, 14,299.92 and 3,685.86 is: 5,530.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.56 : 14,299.92 = 3,685.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.56/14,299.92 = 3,685.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.56x = 14,299.92 × 3,685.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.56x = 52,707,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,707,503.13/9,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.95

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