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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.80, 14,252.70 and 5,557.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.80, 14,252.70 and 5,557.20 is: 8,333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.80 : 14,252.70 = 5,557.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.80/14,252.70 = 5,557.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.80x = 14,252.70 × 5,557.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.80x = 79,205,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,205,104.44/9,504.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.17

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