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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.40, 14,327.28 and 3,398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.40, 14,327.28 and 3,398.56 is: 5,096.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.40 : 14,327.28 = 3,398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.40/14,327.28 = 3,398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.40x = 14,327.28 × 3,398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.40x = 48,692,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,692,120.72/9,554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.30

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