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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.48, 14,332.12 and 3,708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.48, 14,332.12 and 3,708.24 is: 5,560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.48 : 14,332.12 = 3,708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.48/14,332.12 = 3,708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.48x = 14,332.12 × 3,708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.48x = 53,146,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,146,940.67/9,558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.19

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