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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.97, 14,308.47 and 3,702.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.97, 14,308.47 and 3,702.39 is: 5,547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.97 : 14,308.47 = 3,702.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.97/14,308.47 = 3,702.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.97x = 14,308.47 × 3,702.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.97x = 52,975,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,975,536.24/9,548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.77

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