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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.06, 14,311.39 and 3,298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.06, 14,311.39 and 3,298.40 is: 4,948.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.06 : 14,311.39 = 3,298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.06/14,311.39 = 3,298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.06x = 14,311.39 × 3,298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.06x = 47,204,669.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,204,669.19/9,540.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,948.05

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