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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.94, 14,298.96 and 3,690.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.94, 14,298.96 and 3,690.68 is: 5,537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.94 : 14,298.96 = 3,690.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.94/14,298.96 = 3,690.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.94x = 14,298.96 × 3,690.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.94x = 52,772,885.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,772,885.69/9,529.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.59

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