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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,650.58, 14,475.31 and 3,726.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,650.58, 14,475.31 and 3,726.31 is: 5,589.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,650.58 : 14,475.31 = 3,726.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,650.58/14,475.31 = 3,726.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,650.58x = 14,475.31 × 3,726.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,650.58x = 53,939,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,939,492.41/9,650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.25

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