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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.59, 14,354.85 and 3,730.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.59, 14,354.85 and 3,730.85 is: 5,592.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.59 : 14,354.85 = 3,730.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.59/14,354.85 = 3,730.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.59x = 14,354.85 × 3,730.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.59x = 53,555,792.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,555,792.12/9,575.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.95

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