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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.58, 14,004.59 and 3,709.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.58, 14,004.59 and 3,709.26 is: 5,566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.58 : 14,004.59 = 3,709.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.58/14,004.59 = 3,709.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.58x = 14,004.59 × 3,709.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.58x = 51,946,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,946,665.50/9,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.16

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