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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.88, 14,332.20 and 3,710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.88, 14,332.20 and 3,710.68 is: 5,563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.88 : 14,332.20 = 3,710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.88/14,332.20 = 3,710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.88x = 14,332.20 × 3,710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.88x = 53,182,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,182,207.90/9,558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.64

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