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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.38, 14,327.72 and 3,706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.38, 14,327.72 and 3,706.44 is: 5,561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.38 : 14,327.72 = 3,706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.38/14,327.72 = 3,706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.38x = 14,327.72 × 3,706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.38x = 53,104,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,104,815.98/9,549.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.08

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