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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.90, 14,338.29 and 3,715.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.90, 14,338.29 and 3,715.51 is: 5,573.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.90 : 14,338.29 = 3,715.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.90/14,338.29 = 3,715.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.90x = 14,338.29 × 3,715.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.90x = 53,274,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,274,034.24/9,558.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.24

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