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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,567.59, 14,354.10 and 3,725.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,567.59, 14,354.10 and 3,725.87 is: 5,589.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,567.59 : 14,354.10 = 3,725.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,567.59/14,354.10 = 3,725.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,567.59x = 14,354.10 × 3,725.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,567.59x = 53,481,438.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,481,438.80/9,567.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.86

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