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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.09, 14,354.10 and 3,730.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.09, 14,354.10 and 3,730.35 is: 5,592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.09 : 14,354.10 = 3,730.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.09/14,354.10 = 3,730.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.09x = 14,354.10 × 3,730.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.09x = 53,545,816.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,545,816.94/9,575.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.20

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