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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.06, 14,312.28 and 3,705.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.06, 14,312.28 and 3,705.48 is: 5,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.06 : 14,312.28 = 3,705.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.06/14,312.28 = 3,705.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.06x = 14,312.28 × 3,705.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.06x = 53,033,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,033,867.29/9,552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.09

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