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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.64, 14,325.89 and 5,195.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.64, 14,325.89 and 5,195.77 is: 7,793.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.64 : 14,325.89 = 5,195.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.64/14,325.89 = 5,195.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.64x = 14,325.89 × 5,195.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.64x = 74,433,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,433,967.69/9,550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,793.61

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