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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.82, 14,317.47 and 3,306.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.82, 14,317.47 and 3,306.58 is: 4,958.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.82 : 14,317.47 = 3,306.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.82/14,317.47 = 3,306.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.82x = 14,317.47 × 3,306.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.82x = 47,341,824.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,341,824.16/9,546.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.91

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