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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,574.82, 14,362.12 and 3,735.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,574.82, 14,362.12 and 3,735.53 is: 5,603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,574.82 : 14,362.12 = 3,735.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,574.82/14,362.12 = 3,735.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,574.82x = 14,362.12 × 3,735.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,574.82x = 53,650,039.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,650,039.64/9,574.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.25

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