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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,455.04, 14,163.09 and 5,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,455.04, 14,163.09 and 5,550 is: 8,313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,455.04 : 14,163.09 = 5,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,455.04/14,163.09 = 5,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,455.04x = 14,163.09 × 5,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,455.04x = 78,605,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,605,149.50/9,455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,313.57

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