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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.28, 14,360.84 and 3,731.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.28, 14,360.84 and 3,731.92 is: 5,599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.28 : 14,360.84 = 3,731.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.28/14,360.84 = 3,731.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.28x = 14,360.84 × 3,731.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.28x = 53,593,506.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,593,506.01/9,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.41

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