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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.56, 14,213.27 and 2,455.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.56, 14,213.27 and 2,455.56 is: 3,683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.56 : 14,213.27 = 2,455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.56/14,213.27 = 2,455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.56x = 14,213.27 × 2,455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.56x = 34,901,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,901,543.42/9,475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.32

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