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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.52, 14,319.35 and 3,306.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.52, 14,319.35 and 3,306.85 is: 4,959.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.52 : 14,319.35 = 3,306.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.52/14,319.35 = 3,306.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.52x = 14,319.35 × 3,306.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.52x = 47,351,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,351,942.55/9,548.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.09

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