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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.46, 14,327.64 and 3,712.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.46, 14,327.64 and 3,712.68 is: 5,565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.46 : 14,327.64 = 3,712.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.46/14,327.64 = 3,712.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.46x = 14,327.64 × 3,712.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.46x = 53,193,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,193,942.48/9,557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.70

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