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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.56, 14,921.34 and 5,562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.56, 14,921.34 and 5,562.62 is: 8,343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.56 : 14,921.34 = 5,562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.56/14,921.34 = 5,562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.56x = 14,921.34 × 5,562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.56x = 83,001,744.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,001,744.31/9,947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.93

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