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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,556.70, 14,326.40 and 3,399.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,556.70, 14,326.40 and 3,399.26 is: 5,095.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,556.70 : 14,326.40 = 3,399.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,556.70/14,326.40 = 3,399.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,556.70x = 14,326.40 × 3,399.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,556.70x = 48,699,095.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,699,095.33/9,556.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.81

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