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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.58, 14,324.09 and 3,704.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.58, 14,324.09 and 3,704.43 is: 5,557.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.58 : 14,324.09 = 3,704.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.58/14,324.09 = 3,704.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.58x = 14,324.09 × 3,704.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.58x = 53,062,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,062,588.72/9,548.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.12

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