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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,714, 14,571 and 3,558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,714, 14,571 and 3,558 is: 5,337

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,714 : 14,571 = 3,558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,714/14,571 = 3,558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,714x = 14,571 × 3,558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,714x = 51,843,618
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,843,618/9,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337

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