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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.92, 14,322.20 and 5,853.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.92, 14,322.20 and 5,853.41 is: 8,770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.92 : 14,322.20 = 5,853.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.92/14,322.20 = 5,853.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.92x = 14,322.20 × 5,853.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.92x = 83,833,799.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,833,799.71/9,558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,770.21

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