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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.96, 14,328.37 and 3,705.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.96, 14,328.37 and 3,705.74 is: 5,556.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.96 : 14,328.37 = 3,705.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.96/14,328.37 = 3,705.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.96x = 14,328.37 × 3,705.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.96x = 53,097,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,097,213.84/9,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.45

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