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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.53, 14,315.09 and 3,300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.53, 14,315.09 and 3,300.86 is: 4,951.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.53 : 14,315.09 = 3,300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.53/14,315.09 = 3,300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.53x = 14,315.09 × 3,300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.53x = 47,252,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,252,152.02/9,542.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.74

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