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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.66, 14,371.04 and 5,627.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.66, 14,371.04 and 5,627.02 is: 8,453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.66 : 14,371.04 = 5,627.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.66/14,371.04 = 5,627.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.66x = 14,371.04 × 5,627.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.66x = 80,866,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,866,129.50/9,565.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,453.80

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