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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,710.62, 14,580.50 and 5,555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,710.62, 14,580.50 and 5,555.32 is: 8,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,710.62 : 14,580.50 = 5,555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,710.62/14,580.50 = 5,555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,710.62x = 14,580.50 × 5,555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,710.62x = 80,999,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,999,343.26/9,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.32

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