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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,556.73, 14,332.22 and 3,711.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,556.73, 14,332.22 and 3,711.95 is: 5,566.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,556.73 : 14,332.22 = 3,711.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,556.73/14,332.22 = 3,711.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,556.73x = 14,332.22 × 3,711.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,556.73x = 53,200,465.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,200,465.47/9,556.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.81

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