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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.09, 14,318.02 and 4,005.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.09, 14,318.02 and 4,005.41 is: 6,001.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.09 : 14,318.02 = 4,005.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.09/14,318.02 = 4,005.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.09x = 14,318.02 × 4,005.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.09x = 57,349,448.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,349,448.87/9,555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.98

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