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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.28, 14,320.14 and 3,704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.28, 14,320.14 and 3,704.32 is: 5,555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.28 : 14,320.14 = 3,704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.28/14,320.14 = 3,704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.28x = 14,320.14 × 3,704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.28x = 53,046,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,046,381.00/9,549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.01

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