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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.96, 14,325.39 and 3,711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.96, 14,325.39 and 3,711.18 is: 5,563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.96 : 14,325.39 = 3,711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.96/14,325.39 = 3,711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.96x = 14,325.39 × 3,711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.96x = 53,164,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,164,100.86/9,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.45

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