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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.22, 14,330.40 and 3,708.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.22, 14,330.40 and 3,708.64 is: 5,562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.22 : 14,330.40 = 3,708.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.22/14,330.40 = 3,708.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.22x = 14,330.40 × 3,708.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.22x = 53,146,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,146,294.66/9,555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.02

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