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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.80, 14,251.20 and 5,556.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.80, 14,251.20 and 5,556.20 is: 8,331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.80 : 14,251.20 = 5,556.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.80/14,251.20 = 5,556.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.80x = 14,251.20 × 5,556.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.80x = 79,182,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,182,517.44/9,503.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.67

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