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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,407.72, 14,102.13 and 3,562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,407.72, 14,102.13 and 3,562.76 is: 5,340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,407.72 : 14,102.13 = 3,562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,407.72/14,102.13 = 3,562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,407.72x = 14,102.13 × 3,562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,407.72x = 50,242,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,242,504.68/9,407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.56

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