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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.93, 14,347.88 and 3,718.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.93, 14,347.88 and 3,718.71 is: 5,575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.93 : 14,347.88 = 3,718.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.93/14,347.88 = 3,718.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.93x = 14,347.88 × 3,718.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.93x = 53,355,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,355,514.50/9,568.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.91

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