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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.15, 14,326.10 and 4,005.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.15, 14,326.10 and 4,005.17 is: 6,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.15 : 14,326.10 = 4,005.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.15/14,326.10 = 4,005.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.15x = 14,326.10 × 4,005.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.15x = 57,378,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,378,465.94/9,550.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.12

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