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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.77, 14,320.14 and 3,307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.77, 14,320.14 and 3,307.53 is: 4,960.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.77 : 14,320.14 = 3,307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.77/14,320.14 = 3,307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.77x = 14,320.14 × 3,307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.77x = 47,364,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364,352.56/9,547.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.77

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