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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.59, 14,357.10 and 3,727.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.59, 14,357.10 and 3,727.87 is: 5,592.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.59 : 14,357.10 = 3,727.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.59/14,357.10 = 3,727.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.59x = 14,357.10 × 3,727.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.59x = 53,521,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,521,402.38/9,569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.86

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