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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.85, 14,313.92 and 3,305.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.85, 14,313.92 and 3,305.21 is: 4,956.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.85 : 14,313.92 = 3,305.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.85/14,313.92 = 3,305.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.85x = 14,313.92 × 3,305.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.85x = 47,310,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,310,423.43/9,545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.12

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