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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.58, 14,322.59 and 3,703.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.58, 14,322.59 and 3,703.43 is: 5,555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.58 : 14,322.59 = 3,703.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.58/14,322.59 = 3,703.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.58x = 14,322.59 × 3,703.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.58x = 53,042,619.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,042,619.35/9,547.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.61

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