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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.84, 14,307.40 and 3,298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.84, 14,307.40 and 3,298.46 is: 4,947.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.84 : 14,307.40 = 3,298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.84/14,307.40 = 3,298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.84x = 14,307.40 × 3,298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.84x = 47,192,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,192,386.60/9,537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.91

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