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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.12, 14,309.52 and 3,298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.12, 14,309.52 and 3,298.68 is: 4,947.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.12 : 14,309.52 = 3,298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.12/14,309.52 = 3,298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.12x = 14,309.52 × 3,298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.12x = 47,202,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,202,527.43/9,540.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.79

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