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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.82, 14,310.09 and 3,388.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.82, 14,310.09 and 3,388.38 is: 5,079.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.82 : 14,310.09 = 3,388.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.82/14,310.09 = 3,388.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.82x = 14,310.09 × 3,388.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.82x = 48,488,022.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,488,022.75/9,545.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.50

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