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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.72, 14,331.15 and 3,709.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.72, 14,331.15 and 3,709.14 is: 5,562.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.72 : 14,331.15 = 3,709.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.72/14,331.15 = 3,709.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.72x = 14,331.15 × 3,709.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.72x = 53,156,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,156,241.71/9,555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.77

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