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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.77, 14,332.68 and 5,665.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.77, 14,332.68 and 5,665.91 is: 8,495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.77 : 14,332.68 = 5,665.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.77/14,332.68 = 5,665.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.77x = 14,332.68 × 5,665.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.77x = 81,207,603.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,207,603.28/9,558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,495.62

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