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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.84, 14,326.32 and 3,710.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.84, 14,326.32 and 3,710.12 is: 5,562.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.84 : 14,326.32 = 3,710.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.84/14,326.32 = 3,710.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.84x = 14,326.32 × 3,710.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.84x = 53,152,366.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,152,366.36/9,554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.87

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