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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.28, 14,296.38 and 3,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.28, 14,296.38 and 3,685 is: 5,525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.28 : 14,296.38 = 3,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.28/14,296.38 = 3,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.28x = 14,296.38 × 3,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.28x = 52,682,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,682,160.30/9,534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.55

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