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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,561.65, 14,336.91 and 3,711.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,561.65, 14,336.91 and 3,711.43 is: 5,564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,561.65 : 14,336.91 = 3,711.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,561.65/14,336.91 = 3,711.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,561.65x = 14,336.91 × 3,711.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,561.65x = 53,210,347.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,210,347.64/9,561.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.98

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