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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,713.26, 14,571.96 and 5,555.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,713.26, 14,571.96 and 5,555.26 is: 8,334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,713.26 : 14,571.96 = 5,555.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,713.26/14,571.96 = 5,555.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,713.26x = 14,571.96 × 5,555.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,713.26x = 80,951,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,951,026.51/9,713.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.07

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