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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,538.72, 14,304.57 and 3,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,538.72, 14,304.57 and 3,297.13 is: 4,944.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,538.72 : 14,304.57 = 3,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,538.72/14,304.57 = 3,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,538.72x = 14,304.57 × 3,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,538.72x = 47,164,026.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,164,026.88/9,538.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.48

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