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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.35, 14,254.38 and 5,554.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.35, 14,254.38 and 5,554.98 is: 8,330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.35 : 14,254.38 = 5,554.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.35/14,254.38 = 5,554.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.35x = 14,254.38 × 5,554.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.35x = 79,182,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,182,795.81/9,505.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.34

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