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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.55, 14,033.97 and 4,155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.55, 14,033.97 and 4,155.78 is: 6,235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.55 : 14,033.97 = 4,155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.55/14,033.97 = 4,155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.55x = 14,033.97 × 4,155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.55x = 58,322,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,322,091.85/9,353.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,235.29

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