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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.70, 14,326.56 and 6,427.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.70, 14,326.56 and 6,427.93 is: 9,637.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.70 : 14,326.56 = 6,427.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.70/14,326.56 = 6,427.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.70x = 14,326.56 × 6,427.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.70x = 92,090,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,090,124.82/9,555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,637.19

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