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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.28, 14,315.64 and 3,701.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.28, 14,315.64 and 3,701.32 is: 5,550.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.28 : 14,315.64 = 3,701.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.28/14,315.64 = 3,701.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.28x = 14,315.64 × 3,701.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.28x = 52,986,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,986,764.64/9,546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.51

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