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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.89, 14,334.10 and 3,713.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.89, 14,334.10 and 3,713.13 is: 5,568.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.89 : 14,334.10 = 3,713.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.89/14,334.10 = 3,713.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.89x = 14,334.10 × 3,713.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.89x = 53,224,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,224,367.45/9,557.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.63

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