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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.63, 14,195.79 and 3,303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.63, 14,195.79 and 3,303.63 is: 4,957.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.63 : 14,195.79 = 3,303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.63/14,195.79 = 3,303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.63x = 14,195.79 × 3,303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.63x = 46,897,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,897,637.72/9,459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.66

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