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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.08, 14,316.35 and 3,305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.08, 14,316.35 and 3,305.84 is: 4,957.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.08 : 14,316.35 = 3,305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.08/14,316.35 = 3,305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.08x = 14,316.35 × 3,305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.08x = 47,327,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,327,474.37/9,546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.79

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