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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.88, 14,329.92 and 3,707.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.88, 14,329.92 and 3,707.84 is: 5,563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.88 : 14,329.92 = 3,707.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.88/14,329.92 = 3,707.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.88x = 14,329.92 × 3,707.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.88x = 53,133,050.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,133,050.57/9,550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.16

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