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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.21, 14,330.25 and 3,706.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.21, 14,330.25 and 3,706.99 is: 5,558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.21 : 14,330.25 = 3,706.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.21/14,330.25 = 3,706.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.21x = 14,330.25 × 3,706.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.21x = 53,122,057.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,122,057.62/9,557.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.32

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