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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.37, 14,316.12 and 3,304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.37, 14,316.12 and 3,304.69 is: 4,955.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.37 : 14,316.12 = 3,304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.37/14,316.12 = 3,304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.37x = 14,316.12 × 3,304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.37x = 47,310,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,310,338.60/9,546.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.85

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