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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.78, 14,335.59 and 3,710.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.78, 14,335.59 and 3,710.55 is: 5,563.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.78 : 14,335.59 = 3,710.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.78/14,335.59 = 3,710.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.78x = 14,335.59 × 3,710.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.78x = 53,192,937.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,192,937.39/9,560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.66

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