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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.95, 14,325.27 and 3,398.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.95, 14,325.27 and 3,398.51 is: 5,094.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.95 : 14,325.27 = 3,398.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.95/14,325.27 = 3,398.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.95x = 14,325.27 × 3,398.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.95x = 48,684,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,684,501.72/9,555.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,094.68

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