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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.80, 14,327.52 and 3,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.80, 14,327.52 and 3,709.52 is: 5,563.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.80 : 14,327.52 = 3,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.80/14,327.52 = 3,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.80x = 14,327.52 × 3,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.80x = 53,148,221.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,148,221.99/9,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.63

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