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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.72, 14,109.21 and 3,572.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.72, 14,109.21 and 3,572.43 is: 5,355.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.72 : 14,109.21 = 3,572.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.72/14,109.21 = 3,572.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.72x = 14,109.21 × 3,572.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.72x = 50,404,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,404,165.08/9,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,355.47

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