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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.20, 14,327.52 and 3,705.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.20, 14,327.52 and 3,705.04 is: 5,559.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.20 : 14,327.52 = 3,705.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.20/14,327.52 = 3,705.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.20x = 14,327.52 × 3,705.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.20x = 53,084,034.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,084,034.70/9,548.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.59

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