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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.48, 14,336.66 and 4,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.48, 14,336.66 and 4,290.08 is: 6,436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.48 : 14,336.66 = 4,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.48/14,336.66 = 4,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.48x = 14,336.66 × 4,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.48x = 61,505,418.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,505,418.33/9,555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,436.66

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