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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.58, 14,354.84 and 3,730.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.58, 14,354.84 and 3,730.86 is: 5,592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.58 : 14,354.84 = 3,730.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.58/14,354.84 = 3,730.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.58x = 14,354.84 × 3,730.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.58x = 53,555,898.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,555,898.36/9,575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.97

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