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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558, 14,344.26 and 3,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558, 14,344.26 and 3,711.36 is: 5,569.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558 : 14,344.26 = 3,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558/14,344.26 = 3,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558x = 14,344.26 × 3,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558x = 53,236,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,236,712.79/9,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.86

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