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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.89, 14,318.25 and 5,850.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.89, 14,318.25 and 5,850.35 is: 8,765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.89 : 14,318.25 = 5,850.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.89/14,318.25 = 5,850.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.89x = 14,318.25 × 5,850.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.89x = 83,766,702.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,766,702.30/9,555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,765.98

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