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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.02, 14,349.96 and 3,718.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.02, 14,349.96 and 3,718.84 is: 5,580.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.02 : 14,349.96 = 3,718.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.02/14,349.96 = 3,718.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.02x = 14,349.96 × 3,718.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.02x = 53,365,205.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,365,205.25/9,563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.37

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