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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,539.48, 14,310.16 and 3,298.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,539.48, 14,310.16 and 3,298.66 is: 4,948.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,539.48 : 14,310.16 = 3,298.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,539.48/14,310.16 = 3,298.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,539.48x = 14,310.16 × 3,298.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,539.48x = 47,204,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,204,352.39/9,539.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.32

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