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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.28, 14,309.64 and 3,697.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.28, 14,309.64 and 3,697.32 is: 5,544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.28 : 14,309.64 = 3,697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.28/14,309.64 = 3,697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.28x = 14,309.64 × 3,697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.28x = 52,907,318.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,907,318.16/9,542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.52

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