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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.65, 14,221.35 and 3,556.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.65, 14,221.35 and 3,556.91 is: 5,335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.65 : 14,221.35 = 3,556.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.65/14,221.35 = 3,556.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.65x = 14,221.35 × 3,556.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.65x = 50,584,087.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,584,087.58/9,480.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.51

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