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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.35, 14,327.51 and 3,705.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.35, 14,327.51 and 3,705.13 is: 5,555.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.35 : 14,327.51 = 3,705.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.35/14,327.51 = 3,705.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.35x = 14,327.51 × 3,705.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.35x = 53,085,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,085,216.34/9,555.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.55

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