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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.72, 14,307.58 and 3,299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.72, 14,307.58 and 3,299.12 is: 4,947.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.72 : 14,307.58 = 3,299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.72/14,307.58 = 3,299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.72x = 14,307.58 × 3,299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.72x = 47,202,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,202,423.33/9,540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,947.47

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