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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.47, 13,941.95 and 5,550.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.47, 13,941.95 and 5,550.95 is: 8,323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.47 : 13,941.95 = 5,550.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.47/13,941.95 = 5,550.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.47x = 13,941.95 × 5,550.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.47x = 77,390,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,390,969.89/9,297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.88

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