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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.10, 14,311.53 and 3,301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.10, 14,311.53 and 3,301.86 is: 4,952.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.10 : 14,311.53 = 3,301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.10/14,311.53 = 3,301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.10x = 14,311.53 × 3,301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.10x = 47,254,668.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,254,668.45/9,542.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.23

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