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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.76, 14,292.18 and 3,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.76, 14,292.18 and 3,684 is: 5,524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.76 : 14,292.18 = 3,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.76/14,292.18 = 3,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.76x = 14,292.18 × 3,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.76x = 52,652,391.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,652,391.12/9,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.47

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