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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,567.53, 14,357.92 and 3,724.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,567.53, 14,357.92 and 3,724.17 is: 5,588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,567.53 : 14,357.92 = 3,724.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,567.53/14,357.92 = 3,724.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,567.53x = 14,357.92 × 3,724.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,567.53x = 53,471,316.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,471,316.31/9,567.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.83

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