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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497, 14,247.66 and 3,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497, 14,247.66 and 3,341 is: 5,012.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497 : 14,247.66 = 3,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497/14,247.66 = 3,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497x = 14,247.66 × 3,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497x = 47,601,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,601,432.06/9,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.26

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