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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.95, 14,327.15 and 3,704.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.95, 14,327.15 and 3,704.79 is: 5,559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.95 : 14,327.15 = 3,704.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.95/14,327.15 = 3,704.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.95x = 14,327.15 × 3,704.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.95x = 53,079,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,079,063.52/9,547.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.21

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