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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557, 14,336.04 and 3,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557, 14,336.04 and 3,401 is: 5,101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557 : 14,336.04 = 3,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557/14,336.04 = 3,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557x = 14,336.04 × 3,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557x = 48,756,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,756,872.04/9,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,101.69

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