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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.57, 14,336.01 and 4,007.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.57, 14,336.01 and 4,007.61 is: 6,012.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.57 : 14,336.01 = 4,007.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.57/14,336.01 = 4,007.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.57x = 14,336.01 × 4,007.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.57x = 57,453,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,453,137.04/9,555.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,012.53

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