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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,556.98, 14,335.08 and 4,362.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,556.98, 14,335.08 and 4,362.78 is: 6,543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,556.98 : 14,335.08 = 4,362.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,556.98/14,335.08 = 4,362.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,556.98x = 14,335.08 × 4,362.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,556.98x = 62,540,800.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,540,800.32/9,556.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.99

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