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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,658.37, 14,473.78 and 5,710.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,658.37, 14,473.78 and 5,710.43 is: 8,557.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,658.37 : 14,473.78 = 5,710.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,658.37/14,473.78 = 5,710.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,658.37x = 14,473.78 × 5,710.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,658.37x = 82,651,507.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,651,507.53/9,658.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,557.50

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