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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.91, 14,326.58 and 5,400.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.91, 14,326.58 and 5,400.61 is: 8,096.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.91 : 14,326.58 = 5,400.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.91/14,326.58 = 5,400.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.91x = 14,326.58 × 5,400.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.91x = 77,372,244.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,372,244.21/9,555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,096.79

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