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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.97, 14,336.44 and 3,632.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.97, 14,336.44 and 3,632.96 is: 5,450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.97 : 14,336.44 = 3,632.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.97/14,336.44 = 3,632.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.97x = 14,336.44 × 3,632.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.97x = 52,083,713.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,083,713.06/9,555.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,450.38

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