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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,651.58, 14,476.81 and 3,727.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,651.58, 14,476.81 and 3,727.31 is: 5,590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,651.58 : 14,476.81 = 3,727.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,651.58/14,476.81 = 3,727.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,651.58x = 14,476.81 × 3,727.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,651.58x = 53,959,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,959,558.68/9,651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.75

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