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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.12, 14,327.92 and 3,706.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.12, 14,327.92 and 3,706.18 is: 5,560.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.12 : 14,327.92 = 3,706.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.12/14,327.92 = 3,706.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.12x = 14,327.92 × 3,706.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.12x = 53,101,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,101,850.55/9,549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.92

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