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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.58, 14,341.78 and 3,717.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.58, 14,341.78 and 3,717.65 is: 5,576.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.58 : 14,341.78 = 3,717.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.58/14,341.78 = 3,717.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.58x = 14,341.78 × 3,717.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.58x = 53,317,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,317,718.42/9,560.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,576.83

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