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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.11, 14,332.83 and 3,315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.11, 14,332.83 and 3,315.34 is: 4,973.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.11 : 14,332.83 = 3,315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.11/14,332.83 = 3,315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.11x = 14,332.83 × 3,315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.11x = 47,518,204.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,518,204.61/9,555.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.07

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