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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.49, 14,341.59 and 3,719.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.49, 14,341.59 and 3,719.34 is: 5,577.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.49 : 14,341.59 = 3,719.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.49/14,341.59 = 3,719.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.49x = 14,341.59 × 3,719.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.49x = 53,341,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,341,249.35/9,563.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,577.59

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