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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.80, 14,329.55 and 3,711.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.80, 14,329.55 and 3,711.51 is: 5,568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.80 : 14,329.55 = 3,711.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.80/14,329.55 = 3,711.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.80x = 14,329.55 × 3,711.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.80x = 53,184,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,184,249.56/9,550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.56

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