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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.31, 14,316.27 and 3,301.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.31, 14,316.27 and 3,301.65 is: 4,952.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.31 : 14,316.27 = 3,301.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.31/14,316.27 = 3,301.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.31x = 14,316.27 × 3,301.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.31x = 47,267,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,267,312.85/9,543.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.93

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