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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.90, 14,363.80 and 3,732.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.90, 14,363.80 and 3,732.53 is: 5,598.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.90 : 14,363.80 = 3,732.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.90/14,363.80 = 3,732.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.90x = 14,363.80 × 3,732.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.90x = 53,613,314.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,613,314.41/9,575.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.78

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