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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,539.21, 14,306.08 and 3,297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,539.21, 14,306.08 and 3,297.59 is: 4,945.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,539.21 : 14,306.08 = 3,297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,539.21/14,306.08 = 3,297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,539.21x = 14,306.08 × 3,297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,539.21x = 47,175,586.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175,586.35/9,539.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.44

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