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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.40, 14,341.20 and 7,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.40, 14,341.20 and 7,708.60 is: 11,569.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.40 : 14,341.20 = 7,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.40/14,341.20 = 7,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.40x = 14,341.20 × 7,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.40x = 110,550,574.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,550,574.32/9,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,569.43

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