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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.96, 14,316.75 and 3,697.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.96, 14,316.75 and 3,697.38 is: 5,546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.96 : 14,316.75 = 3,697.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.96/14,316.75 = 3,697.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.96x = 14,316.75 × 3,697.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.96x = 52,934,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,934,465.12/9,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.38

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