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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.34, 14,354.50 and 3,730.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.34, 14,354.50 and 3,730.58 is: 5,592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.34 : 14,354.50 = 3,730.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.34/14,354.50 = 3,730.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.34x = 14,354.50 × 3,730.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.34x = 53,550,610.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,550,610.61/9,575.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.55

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