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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.55, 14,328.39 and 3,312.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.55, 14,328.39 and 3,312.87 is: 4,968.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.55 : 14,328.39 = 3,312.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.55/14,328.39 = 3,312.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.55x = 14,328.39 × 3,312.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.55x = 47,468,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,468,093.38/9,554.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,968.11

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