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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.62, 14,316.92 and 5,176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.62, 14,316.92 and 5,176.15 is: 7,755.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.62 : 14,316.92 = 5,176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.62/14,316.92 = 5,176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.62x = 14,316.92 × 5,176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.62x = 74,106,538.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,106,538.40/9,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,755.29

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