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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.83, 14,328.26 and 3,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.83, 14,328.26 and 3,705.60 is: 5,556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.83 : 14,328.26 = 3,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.83/14,328.26 = 3,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.83x = 14,328.26 × 3,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.83x = 53,094,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,094,781.73/9,555.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.27

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