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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.88, 14,693.78 and 3,555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.88, 14,693.78 and 3,555.88 is: 5,333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.88 : 14,693.78 = 3,555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.88/14,693.78 = 3,555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.88x = 14,693.78 × 3,555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.88x = 52,249,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,249,309.54/9,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.80

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