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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.11, 14,318.91 and 3,700.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.11, 14,318.91 and 3,700.17 is: 5,551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.11 : 14,318.91 = 3,700.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.11/14,318.91 = 3,700.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.11x = 14,318.91 × 3,700.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.11x = 52,982,401.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,982,401.21/9,543.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.90

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