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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.50, 14,335.30 and 3,712.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.50, 14,335.30 and 3,712.10 is: 5,568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.50 : 14,335.30 = 3,712.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.50/14,335.30 = 3,712.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.50x = 14,335.30 × 3,712.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.50x = 53,214,067.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,214,067.13/9,555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.95

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