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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.40, 14,333.28 and 3,402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.40, 14,333.28 and 3,402.56 is: 5,102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.40 : 14,333.28 = 3,402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.40/14,333.28 = 3,402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.40x = 14,333.28 × 3,402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.40x = 48,769,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,769,845.20/9,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.30

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