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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.88, 14,346.70 and 3,720.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.88, 14,346.70 and 3,720.95 is: 5,581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.88 : 14,346.70 = 3,720.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.88/14,346.70 = 3,720.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.88x = 14,346.70 × 3,720.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.88x = 53,383,272.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,383,272.33/9,563.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.76

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