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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.62, 14,354.51 and 3,723.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.62, 14,354.51 and 3,723.38 is: 5,582.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.62 : 14,354.51 = 3,723.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.62/14,354.51 = 3,723.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.62x = 14,354.51 × 3,723.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.62x = 53,447,295.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,447,295.44/9,573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.77

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