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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.51, 14,316.55 and 3,304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.51, 14,316.55 and 3,304.14 is: 4,956.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.51 : 14,316.55 = 3,304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.51/14,316.55 = 3,304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.51x = 14,316.55 × 3,304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.51x = 47,303,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,303,904.10/9,544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.14

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