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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.97, 14,174.73 and 5,505.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.97, 14,174.73 and 5,505.57 is: 8,255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.97 : 14,174.73 = 5,505.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.97/14,174.73 = 5,505.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.97x = 14,174.73 × 5,505.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.97x = 78,039,968.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,039,968.25/9,452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,255.60

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