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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.22, 14,337.09 and 3,635.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.22, 14,337.09 and 3,635.70 is: 5,452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.22 : 14,337.09 = 3,635.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.22/14,337.09 = 3,635.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.22x = 14,337.09 × 3,635.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.22x = 52,125,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,125,358.11/9,560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.32

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