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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.77, 14,297.09 and 3,686.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.77, 14,297.09 and 3,686.79 is: 5,531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.77 : 14,297.09 = 3,686.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.77/14,297.09 = 3,686.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.77x = 14,297.09 × 3,686.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.77x = 52,710,350.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,710,350.01/9,529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.13

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