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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.87, 14,335.73 and 3,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.87, 14,335.73 and 3,710.64 is: 5,563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.87 : 14,335.73 = 3,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.87/14,335.73 = 3,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.87x = 14,335.73 × 3,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.87x = 53,194,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,194,803.16/9,560.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.80

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