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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,567.78, 14,358.29 and 3,724.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,567.78, 14,358.29 and 3,724.42 is: 5,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,567.78 : 14,358.29 = 3,724.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,567.78/14,358.29 = 3,724.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,567.78x = 14,358.29 × 3,724.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,567.78x = 53,476,302.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,476,302.44/9,567.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.21

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