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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.41, 14,317.68 and 3,305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.41, 14,317.68 and 3,305.73 is: 4,957.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.41 : 14,317.68 = 3,305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.41/14,317.68 = 3,305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.41x = 14,317.68 × 3,305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.41x = 47,330,384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,330,384.31/9,547.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.41

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