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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.70, 14,331.28 and 3,707.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.70, 14,331.28 and 3,707.54 is: 5,563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.70 : 14,331.28 = 3,707.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.70/14,331.28 = 3,707.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.70x = 14,331.28 × 3,707.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.70x = 53,133,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,133,793.85/9,550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.34

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