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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.80, 14,326.44 and 3,708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.80, 14,326.44 and 3,708.72 is: 5,563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.80 : 14,326.44 = 3,708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.80/14,326.44 = 3,708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.80x = 14,326.44 × 3,708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.80x = 53,132,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,132,754.56/9,550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.17

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