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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.08, 14,318.60 and 3,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.08, 14,318.60 and 3,305.08 is: 4,957.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.08 : 14,318.60 = 3,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.08/14,318.60 = 3,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.08x = 14,318.60 × 3,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.08x = 47,324,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,324,118.49/9,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.96

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