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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.39, 14,333.99 and 3,712.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.39, 14,333.99 and 3,712.45 is: 5,569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.39 : 14,333.99 = 3,712.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.39/14,333.99 = 3,712.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.39x = 14,333.99 × 3,712.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.39x = 53,214,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,214,221.18/9,555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.03

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