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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.58, 14,354.97 and 3,723.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.58, 14,354.97 and 3,723.49 is: 5,583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.58 : 14,354.97 = 3,723.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.58/14,354.97 = 3,723.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.58x = 14,354.97 × 3,723.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.58x = 53,450,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,450,587.25/9,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.13

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