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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.62, 14,342.16 and 3,715.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.62, 14,342.16 and 3,715.67 is: 5,575.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.62 : 14,342.16 = 3,715.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.62/14,342.16 = 3,715.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.62x = 14,342.16 × 3,715.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.62x = 53,290,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,290,733.65/9,558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.15

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