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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.56, 14,337.81 and 4,017.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.56, 14,337.81 and 4,017.06 is: 6,021.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.56 : 14,337.81 = 4,017.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.56/14,337.81 = 4,017.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.56x = 14,337.81 × 4,017.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.56x = 57,595,843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,595,843.04/9,565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.17

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