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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.20, 14,254.80 and 3,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.20, 14,254.80 and 3,347.20 is: 5,020.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.20 : 14,254.80 = 3,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.20/14,254.80 = 3,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.20x = 14,254.80 × 3,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.20x = 47,713,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,713,666.56/9,503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.80

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