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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.46, 14,327.97 and 3,707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.46, 14,327.97 and 3,707.74 is: 5,563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.46 : 14,327.97 = 3,707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.46/14,327.97 = 3,707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.46x = 14,327.97 × 3,707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.46x = 53,124,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,124,387.49/9,549.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.08

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