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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,556.47, 14,329.13 and 3,706.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,556.47, 14,329.13 and 3,706.25 is: 5,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,556.47 : 14,329.13 = 3,706.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,556.47/14,329.13 = 3,706.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,556.47x = 14,329.13 × 3,706.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,556.47x = 53,107,247.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,107,247.89/9,556.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.20

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