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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.28, 14,357.84 and 3,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.28, 14,357.84 and 3,726 is: 5,587.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.28 : 14,357.84 = 3,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.28/14,357.84 = 3,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.28x = 14,357.84 × 3,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.28x = 53,497,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,497,311.84/9,575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.02

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