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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.15, 14,260.05 and 5,553.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.15, 14,260.05 and 5,553.45 is: 8,337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.15 : 14,260.05 = 5,553.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.15/14,260.05 = 5,553.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.15x = 14,260.05 × 5,553.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.15x = 79,192,474.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,192,474.67/9,498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.67

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