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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.80, 14,317.44 and 3,702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.80, 14,317.44 and 3,702.72 is: 5,554.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.80 : 14,317.44 = 3,702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.80/14,317.44 = 3,702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.80x = 14,317.44 × 3,702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.80x = 53,013,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,013,471.44/9,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.17

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