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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,539.84, 14,310.40 and 3,300.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,539.84, 14,310.40 and 3,300.46 is: 4,950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,539.84 : 14,310.40 = 3,300.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,539.84/14,310.40 = 3,300.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,539.84x = 14,310.40 × 3,300.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,539.84x = 47,230,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,230,902.78/9,539.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.91

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