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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.55, 14,350.50 and 3,325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.55, 14,350.50 and 3,325.77 is: 4,988.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.55 : 14,350.50 = 3,325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.55/14,350.50 = 3,325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.55x = 14,350.50 × 3,325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.55x = 47,726,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,726,462.39/9,566.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.89

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