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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.97, 14,330.37 and 3,710.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.97, 14,330.37 and 3,710.04 is: 5,565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.97 : 14,330.37 = 3,710.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.97/14,330.37 = 3,710.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.97x = 14,330.37 × 3,710.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.97x = 53,166,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,166,185.22/9,552.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.41

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