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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.83, 14,316.80 and 3,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.83, 14,316.80 and 3,304.40 is: 4,956.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.83 : 14,316.80 = 3,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.83/14,316.80 = 3,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.83x = 14,316.80 × 3,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.83x = 47,308,345.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,308,345.81/9,543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.96

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