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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.98, 14,331.04 and 3,314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.98, 14,331.04 and 3,314.54 is: 4,970.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.98 : 14,331.04 = 3,314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.98/14,331.04 = 3,314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.98x = 14,331.04 × 3,314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.98x = 47,500,805.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,500,805.32/9,555.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.79

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