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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.09, 14,305.55 and 3,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.09, 14,305.55 and 3,297.92 is: 4,945.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.09 : 14,305.55 = 3,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.09/14,305.55 = 3,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.09x = 14,305.55 × 3,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.09x = 47,178,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,178,471.44/9,540.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,945.29

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