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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.26, 14,463.36 and 5,955.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.26, 14,463.36 and 5,955.21 is: 8,943.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.26 : 14,463.36 = 5,955.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.26/14,463.36 = 5,955.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.26x = 14,463.36 × 5,955.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.26x = 86,132,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,132,346.11/9,631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,943.00

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