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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.37, 14,314.63 and 3,303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.37, 14,314.63 and 3,303.69 is: 4,954.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.37 : 14,314.63 = 3,303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.37/14,314.63 = 3,303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.37x = 14,314.63 × 3,303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.37x = 47,291,099.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,291,099.98/9,545.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.35

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