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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.28, 14,564.48 and 5,550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.28, 14,564.48 and 5,550.28 is: 8,326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.28 : 14,564.48 = 5,550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.28/14,564.48 = 5,550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.28x = 14,564.48 × 5,550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.28x = 80,836,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,836,942.05/9,708.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,326.60

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