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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.92, 14,318.46 and 3,306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.92, 14,318.46 and 3,306.26 is: 4,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.92 : 14,318.46 = 3,306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.92/14,318.46 = 3,306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.92x = 14,318.46 × 3,306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.92x = 47,340,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,340,479.97/9,547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.20

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