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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.63, 14,332.85 and 3,711.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.63, 14,332.85 and 3,711.69 is: 5,567.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.63 : 14,332.85 = 3,711.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.63/14,332.85 = 3,711.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.63x = 14,332.85 × 3,711.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.63x = 53,199,096.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,199,096.02/9,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.89

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