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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.38, 14,928.03 and 5,571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.38, 14,928.03 and 5,571.66 is: 8,354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.38 : 14,928.03 = 5,571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.38/14,928.03 = 5,571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.38x = 14,928.03 × 5,571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.38x = 83,173,907.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,173,907.63/9,955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.67

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