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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.97, 14,332.88 and 3,708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.97, 14,332.88 and 3,708.75 is: 5,560.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.97 : 14,332.88 = 3,708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.97/14,332.88 = 3,708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.97x = 14,332.88 × 3,708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.97x = 53,156,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,156,978.49/9,558.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.95

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