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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.89, 14,335.60 and 3,714.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.89, 14,335.60 and 3,714.13 is: 5,570.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.89 : 14,335.60 = 3,714.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.89/14,335.60 = 3,714.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.89x = 14,335.60 × 3,714.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.89x = 53,244,282.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,244,282.03/9,558.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.13

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