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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.26, 14,501.36 and 3,507.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.26, 14,501.36 and 3,507.26 is: 5,263.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.26 : 14,501.36 = 3,507.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.26/14,501.36 = 3,507.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.26x = 14,501.36 × 3,507.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.26x = 50,860,039.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,860,039.87/9,663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,263.24

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