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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.52, 14,371.05 and 3,742.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.52, 14,371.05 and 3,742.23 is: 5,612.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.52 : 14,371.05 = 3,742.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.52/14,371.05 = 3,742.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.52x = 14,371.05 × 3,742.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.52x = 53,779,774.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,779,774.44/9,581.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.86

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