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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.34, 14,337.51 and 5,615.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.34, 14,337.51 and 5,615.62 is: 8,423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.34 : 14,337.51 = 5,615.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.34/14,337.51 = 5,615.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.34x = 14,337.51 × 5,615.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.34x = 80,514,007.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,514,007.91/9,558.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.43

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