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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.17, 13,732.42 and 6,222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.17, 13,732.42 and 6,222.69 is: 8,583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.17 : 13,732.42 = 6,222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.17/13,732.42 = 6,222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.17x = 13,732.42 × 6,222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.17x = 85,452,592.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,452,592.61/9,955.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,583.74

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