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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.70, 14,332.78 and 3,708.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.70, 14,332.78 and 3,708.54 is: 5,564.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.70 : 14,332.78 = 3,708.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.70/14,332.78 = 3,708.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.70x = 14,332.78 × 3,708.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.70x = 53,153,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,153,687.94/9,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.84

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