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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.90, 14,329.35 and 5,655.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.90, 14,329.35 and 5,655.30 is: 8,482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.90 : 14,329.35 = 5,655.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.90/14,329.35 = 5,655.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.90x = 14,329.35 × 5,655.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.90x = 81,036,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,036,773.06/9,552.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,482.95

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