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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.61, 14,333.58 and 3,315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.61, 14,333.58 and 3,315.84 is: 4,973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.61 : 14,333.58 = 3,315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.61/14,333.58 = 3,315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.61x = 14,333.58 × 3,315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.61x = 47,527,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,527,857.91/9,555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.82

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