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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,567.08, 14,348.38 and 3,721.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,567.08, 14,348.38 and 3,721.32 is: 5,581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,567.08 : 14,348.38 = 3,721.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,567.08/14,348.38 = 3,721.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,567.08x = 14,348.38 × 3,721.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,567.08x = 53,394,913.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,394,913.46/9,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.11

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