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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.63, 14,334.35 and 3,712.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.63, 14,334.35 and 3,712.69 is: 5,569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.63 : 14,334.35 = 3,712.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.63/14,334.35 = 3,712.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.63x = 14,334.35 × 3,712.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.63x = 53,218,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,218,997.90/9,555.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.39

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