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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.55, 14,011.65 and 3,716.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.55, 14,011.65 and 3,716.51 is: 5,572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.55 : 14,011.65 = 3,716.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.55/14,011.65 = 3,716.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.55x = 14,011.65 × 3,716.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.55x = 52,074,472.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,074,472.37/9,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.71

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