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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,300.56, 13,957.86 and 5,591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,300.56, 13,957.86 and 5,591.48 is: 8,391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,300.56 : 13,957.86 = 5,591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,300.56/13,957.86 = 5,591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,300.56x = 13,957.86 × 5,591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,300.56x = 78,045,095.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,045,095.03/9,300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.44

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