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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.98, 14,325.20 and 4,005.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.98, 14,325.20 and 4,005.18 is: 6,006.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.98 : 14,325.20 = 4,005.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.98/14,325.20 = 4,005.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.98x = 14,325.20 × 4,005.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.98x = 57,375,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,375,004.54/9,551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.61

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