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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.87, 14,315.37 and 3,304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.87, 14,315.37 and 3,304.19 is: 4,955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.87 : 14,315.37 = 3,304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.87/14,315.37 = 3,304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.87x = 14,315.37 × 3,304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.87x = 47,300,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,300,710.66/9,545.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.10

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