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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.54, 14,343.14 and 3,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.54, 14,343.14 and 3,639.20 is: 5,457.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.54 : 14,343.14 = 3,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.54/14,343.14 = 3,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.54x = 14,343.14 × 3,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.54x = 52,197,492.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,197,492.47/9,563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.97

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