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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.76, 13,733.22 and 6,223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.76, 13,733.22 and 6,223.28 is: 8,584.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.76 : 13,733.22 = 6,223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.76/13,733.22 = 6,223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.76x = 13,733.22 × 6,223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.76x = 85,465,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,465,604.70/9,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,584.54

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