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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.92, 14,308.56 and 9,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.92, 14,308.56 and 9,291.52 is: 13,915.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.92 : 14,308.56 = 9,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.92/14,308.56 = 9,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.92x = 14,308.56 × 9,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.92x = 132,948,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,948,271.41/9,553.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.57

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