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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.41, 14,319.18 and 3,306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.41, 14,319.18 and 3,306.73 is: 4,958.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.41 : 14,319.18 = 3,306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.41/14,319.18 = 3,306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.41x = 14,319.18 × 3,306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.41x = 47,349,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,349,662.08/9,548.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.91

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