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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,714.30, 14,573.43 and 5,556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,714.30, 14,573.43 and 5,556.30 is: 8,335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,714.30 : 14,573.43 = 5,556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,714.30/14,573.43 = 5,556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,714.30x = 14,573.43 × 5,556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,714.30x = 80,974,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,974,349.11/9,714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.58

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