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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.41, 14,340.83 and 3,717.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.41, 14,340.83 and 3,717.63 is: 5,575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.41 : 14,340.83 = 3,717.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.41/14,340.83 = 3,717.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.41x = 14,340.83 × 3,717.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.41x = 53,313,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,313,881.24/9,562.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.36

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