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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.35, 14,311.51 and 3,301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.35, 14,311.51 and 3,301.76 is: 4,951.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.35 : 14,311.51 = 3,301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.35/14,311.51 = 3,301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.35x = 14,311.51 × 3,301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.35x = 47,253,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,253,091.45/9,543.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,951.42

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