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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.08, 14,314.10 and 3,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.08, 14,314.10 and 3,302.08 is: 4,953.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.08 : 14,314.10 = 3,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.08/14,314.10 = 3,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.08x = 14,314.10 × 3,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.08x = 47,266,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,266,264.92/9,542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,953.46

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