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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.63, 14,299.57 and 7,050.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.63, 14,299.57 and 7,050.88 is: 10,551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.63 : 14,299.57 = 7,050.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.63/14,299.57 = 7,050.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.63x = 14,299.57 × 7,050.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.63x = 100,824,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,824,552.12/9,555.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,551.32

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