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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.96, 14,332.88 and 3,716.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.96, 14,332.88 and 3,716.18 is: 5,570.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.96 : 14,332.88 = 3,716.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.96/14,332.88 = 3,716.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.96x = 14,332.88 × 3,716.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.96x = 53,263,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,263,562.00/9,560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.94

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