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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.59, 14,317.27 and 4,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.59, 14,317.27 and 4,004.90 is: 6,001.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.59 : 14,317.27 = 4,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.59/14,317.27 = 4,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.59x = 14,317.27 × 4,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.59x = 57,339,283.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,339,283.49/9,554.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.23

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