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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.85, 14,325 and 4,005.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.85, 14,325 and 4,005.04 is: 6,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.85 : 14,325 = 4,005.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.85/14,325 = 4,005.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.85x = 14,325 × 4,005.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.85x = 57,372,198
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,372,198/9,551.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.40

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