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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.43, 14,333.39 and 3,710.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.43, 14,333.39 and 3,710.63 is: 5,567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.43 : 14,333.39 = 3,710.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.43/14,333.39 = 3,710.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.43x = 14,333.39 × 3,710.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.43x = 53,185,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,185,816.72/9,553.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.20

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