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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.52, 14,319.09 and 3,704.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.52, 14,319.09 and 3,704.34 is: 5,555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.52 : 14,319.09 = 3,704.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.52/14,319.09 = 3,704.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.52x = 14,319.09 × 3,704.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.52x = 53,042,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,042,777.85/9,548.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.08

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