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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.13, 14,316.14 and 3,700.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.13, 14,316.14 and 3,700.69 is: 5,551.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.13 : 14,316.14 = 3,700.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.13/14,316.14 = 3,700.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.13x = 14,316.14 × 3,700.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.13x = 52,979,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,979,569.60/9,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.01

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