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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.58, 14,127.09 and 3,573.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.58, 14,127.09 and 3,573.74 is: 5,362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.58 : 14,127.09 = 3,573.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.58/14,127.09 = 3,573.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.58x = 14,127.09 × 3,573.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.58x = 50,486,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,486,546.62/9,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,362.02

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