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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.72, 14,307.64 and 3,697.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.72, 14,307.64 and 3,697.31 is: 5,541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.72 : 14,307.64 = 3,697.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.72/14,307.64 = 3,697.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.72x = 14,307.64 × 3,697.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.72x = 52,899,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,899,806.97/9,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.73

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