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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.91, 14,371.42 and 5,627.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.91, 14,371.42 and 5,627.26 is: 8,454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.91 : 14,371.42 = 5,627.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.91/14,371.42 = 5,627.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.91x = 14,371.42 × 5,627.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.91x = 80,871,716.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,871,716.91/9,565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,454.16

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