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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.76, 14,315.40 and 3,699.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.76, 14,315.40 and 3,699.36 is: 5,547.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.76 : 14,315.40 = 3,699.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.76/14,315.40 = 3,699.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.76x = 14,315.40 × 3,699.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.76x = 52,957,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,957,818.14/9,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.78

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