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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.92, 14,325.74 and 3,708.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.92, 14,325.74 and 3,708.17 is: 5,560.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.92 : 14,325.74 = 3,708.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.92/14,325.74 = 3,708.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.92x = 14,325.74 × 3,708.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.92x = 53,122,189.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,122,189.13/9,552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.84

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