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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.60, 14,328.24 and 3,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.60, 14,328.24 and 3,710.64 is: 5,563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.60 : 14,328.24 = 3,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.60/14,328.24 = 3,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.60x = 14,328.24 × 3,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.60x = 53,166,940.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,166,940.47/9,555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.96

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