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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.84, 14,314.32 and 3,702.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.84, 14,314.32 and 3,702.12 is: 5,550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.84 : 14,314.32 = 3,702.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.84/14,314.32 = 3,702.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.84x = 14,314.32 × 3,702.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.84x = 52,993,330.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,993,330.36/9,546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.88

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