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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.27, 14,327.69 and 4,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.27, 14,327.69 and 4,015.44 is: 6,019.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.27 : 14,327.69 = 4,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.27/14,327.69 = 4,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.27x = 14,327.69 × 4,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.27x = 57,531,959.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,531,959.46/9,558.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.08

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