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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.67, 14,317.39 and 4,004.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.67, 14,317.39 and 4,004.99 is: 6,001.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.67 : 14,317.39 = 4,004.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.67/14,317.39 = 4,004.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.67x = 14,317.39 × 4,004.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.67x = 57,340,912.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,340,912.16/9,554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.35

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