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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.43, 14,325.63 and 5,388.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.43, 14,325.63 and 5,388.55 is: 8,082.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.43 : 14,325.63 = 5,388.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.43/14,325.63 = 5,388.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.43x = 14,325.63 × 5,388.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.43x = 77,194,310.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,194,310.78/9,550.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.81

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