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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.53, 14,316.59 and 3,301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.53, 14,316.59 and 3,301.86 is: 4,953.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.53 : 14,316.59 = 3,301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.53/14,316.59 = 3,301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.53x = 14,316.59 × 3,301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.53x = 47,271,375.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,271,375.86/9,543.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,953.24

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