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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.41, 14,324.95 and 3,628.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.41, 14,324.95 and 3,628.98 is: 5,440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.41 : 14,324.95 = 3,628.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.41/14,324.95 = 3,628.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.41x = 14,324.95 × 3,628.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.41x = 51,984,961.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,984,961.59/9,555.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.37

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