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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.60, 14,325.82 and 3,711.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.60, 14,325.82 and 3,711.32 is: 5,566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.60 : 14,325.82 = 3,711.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.60/14,325.82 = 3,711.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.60x = 14,325.82 × 3,711.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.60x = 53,167,702.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,167,702.28/9,550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.95

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