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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.70, 14,315.34 and 3,301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.70, 14,315.34 and 3,301.04 is: 4,952.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.70 : 14,315.34 = 3,301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.70/14,315.34 = 3,301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.70x = 14,315.34 × 3,301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.70x = 47,255,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,255,509.95/9,542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.01

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