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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.60, 14,333.70 and 5,655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.60, 14,333.70 and 5,655.20 is: 8,489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.60 : 14,333.70 = 5,655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.60/14,333.70 = 5,655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.60x = 14,333.70 × 5,655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.60x = 81,059,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,059,940.24/9,548.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.20

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