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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.47, 14,327.63 and 3,705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.47, 14,327.63 and 3,705.24 is: 5,555.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.47 : 14,327.63 = 3,705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.47/14,327.63 = 3,705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.47x = 14,327.63 × 3,705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.47x = 53,087,289.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,087,289.26/9,555.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.70

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