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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.58, 14,324.94 and 3,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.58, 14,324.94 and 3,705 is: 5,556.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.58 : 14,324.94 = 3,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.58/14,324.94 = 3,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.58x = 14,324.94 × 3,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.58x = 53,073,902.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,073,902.70/9,551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.56

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