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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,556.77, 14,329.69 and 3,706.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,556.77, 14,329.69 and 3,706.55 is: 5,557.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,556.77 : 14,329.69 = 3,706.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,556.77/14,329.69 = 3,706.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,556.77x = 14,329.69 × 3,706.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,556.77x = 53,113,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,113,712.47/9,556.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.71

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