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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,556.98, 14,324.43 and 3,708.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,556.98, 14,324.43 and 3,708.63 is: 5,558.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,556.98 : 14,324.43 = 3,708.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,556.98/14,324.43 = 3,708.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,556.98x = 14,324.43 × 3,708.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,556.98x = 53,124,010.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,124,010.83/9,556.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.66

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