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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.63, 14,304.16 and 3,297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.63, 14,304.16 and 3,297.86 is: 4,946.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.63 : 14,304.16 = 3,297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.63/14,304.16 = 3,297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.63x = 14,304.16 × 3,297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.63x = 47,173,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,173,117.10/9,537.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.00

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