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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.80, 14,312.52 and 3,695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.80, 14,312.52 and 3,695.04 is: 5,542.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.80 : 14,312.52 = 3,695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.80/14,312.52 = 3,695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.80x = 14,312.52 × 3,695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.80x = 52,885,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,885,333.90/9,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.49

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