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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558, 14,333.36 and 3,713.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558, 14,333.36 and 3,713.84 is: 5,569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558 : 14,333.36 = 3,713.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558/14,333.36 = 3,713.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558x = 14,333.36 × 3,713.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558x = 53,231,805.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,231,805.70/9,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.35

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