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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.28, 14,335.18 and 3,717.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.28, 14,335.18 and 3,717.52 is: 5,573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.28 : 14,335.18 = 3,717.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.28/14,335.18 = 3,717.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.28x = 14,335.18 × 3,717.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.28x = 53,291,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,291,273.22/9,562.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.07

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