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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.99, 14,335.56 and 3,317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.99, 14,335.56 and 3,317.49 is: 4,975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.99 : 14,335.56 = 3,317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.99/14,335.56 = 3,317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.99x = 14,335.56 × 3,317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.99x = 47,558,076.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,558,076.94/9,558.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.22

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