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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.44, 14,327.34 and 4,289.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.44, 14,327.34 and 4,289.43 is: 6,431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.44 : 14,327.34 = 4,289.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.44/14,327.34 = 4,289.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.44x = 14,327.34 × 4,289.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.44x = 61,456,091.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,456,091.13/9,555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,431.53

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