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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.21, 14,332.10 and 3,710.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.21, 14,332.10 and 3,710.49 is: 5,567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.21 : 14,332.10 = 3,710.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.21/14,332.10 = 3,710.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.21x = 14,332.10 × 3,710.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.21x = 53,179,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,179,095.18/9,552.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.20

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