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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.44, 14,354.36 and 3,726.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.44, 14,354.36 and 3,726.66 is: 5,588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.44 : 14,354.36 = 3,726.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.44/14,354.36 = 3,726.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.44x = 14,354.36 × 3,726.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.44x = 53,493,819.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,493,819.24/9,571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.90

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