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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.59, 14,693.36 and 3,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.59, 14,693.36 and 3,555.60 is: 5,333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.59 : 14,693.36 = 3,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.59/14,693.36 = 3,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.59x = 14,693.36 × 3,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.59x = 52,243,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,243,710.82/9,795.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.39

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