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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.77, 14,328.19 and 3,705.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.77, 14,328.19 and 3,705.55 is: 5,556.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.77 : 14,328.19 = 3,705.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.77/14,328.19 = 3,705.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.77x = 14,328.19 × 3,705.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.77x = 53,093,793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,093,793.27/9,555.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.20

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