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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.56, 14,333.07 and 2,535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.56, 14,333.07 and 2,535.59 is: 3,803.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.56 : 14,333.07 = 2,535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.56/14,333.07 = 2,535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.56x = 14,333.07 × 2,535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.56x = 36,342,824.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,342,824.79/9,555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.32

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