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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.64, 14,323.80 and 3,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.64, 14,323.80 and 3,708.56 is: 5,562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.64 : 14,323.80 = 3,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.64/14,323.80 = 3,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.64x = 14,323.80 × 3,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.64x = 53,120,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,120,671.73/9,550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.00

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