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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,561.78, 14,337.09 and 3,711.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,561.78, 14,337.09 and 3,711.55 is: 5,565.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,561.78 : 14,337.09 = 3,711.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,561.78/14,337.09 = 3,711.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,561.78x = 14,337.09 × 3,711.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,561.78x = 53,212,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,212,826.39/9,561.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.16

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