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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.13, 14,317.64 and 3,701.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.13, 14,317.64 and 3,701.69 is: 5,552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.13 : 14,317.64 = 3,701.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.13/14,317.64 = 3,701.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.13x = 14,317.64 × 3,701.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.13x = 52,999,464.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,999,464.81/9,545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.51

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