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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.92, 14,341.32 and 3,721.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.92, 14,341.32 and 3,721.64 is: 5,582.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.92 : 14,341.32 = 3,721.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.92/14,341.32 = 3,721.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.92x = 14,341.32 × 3,721.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.92x = 53,373,230.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,373,230.16/9,560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.44

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