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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.80, 14,338.76 and 3,714.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.80, 14,338.76 and 3,714.39 is: 5,572.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.80 : 14,338.76 = 3,714.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.80/14,338.76 = 3,714.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.80x = 14,338.76 × 3,714.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.80x = 53,259,728.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,259,728.18/9,557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.39

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