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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.20, 14,315.70 and 3,697.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.20, 14,315.70 and 3,697.22 is: 5,547.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.20 : 14,315.70 = 3,697.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.20/14,315.70 = 3,697.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.20x = 14,315.70 × 3,697.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.20x = 52,928,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,928,292.35/9,540.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.92

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