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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.28, 14,312.64 and 3,699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.28, 14,312.64 and 3,699.32 is: 5,547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.28 : 14,312.64 = 3,699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.28/14,312.64 = 3,699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.28x = 14,312.64 × 3,699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.28x = 52,947,035.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,947,035.40/9,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.51

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