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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.08, 14,341.03 and 3,717.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.08, 14,341.03 and 3,717.15 is: 5,576.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.08 : 14,341.03 = 3,717.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.08/14,341.03 = 3,717.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.08x = 14,341.03 × 3,717.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.08x = 53,307,687.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,307,687.96/9,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,576.07

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