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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.28, 14,333.60 and 3,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.28, 14,333.60 and 3,714 is: 5,572.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.28 : 14,333.60 = 3,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.28/14,333.60 = 3,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.28x = 14,333.60 × 3,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.28x = 53,234,990.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,234,990.40/9,553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.43

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