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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.80, 14,320.44 and 3,704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.80, 14,320.44 and 3,704.72 is: 5,557.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.80 : 14,320.44 = 3,704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.80/14,320.44 = 3,704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.80x = 14,320.44 × 3,704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.80x = 53,053,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,053,220.48/9,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.17

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