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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,933.48, 14,891.58 and 5,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,933.48, 14,891.58 and 5,553 is: 8,324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,933.48 : 14,891.58 = 5,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,933.48/14,891.58 = 5,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,933.48x = 14,891.58 × 5,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,933.48x = 82,692,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,692,943.74/9,933.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,324.67

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