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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.58, 14,314.22 and 3,391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.58, 14,314.22 and 3,391.14 is: 5,083.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.58 : 14,314.22 = 3,391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.58/14,314.22 = 3,391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.58x = 14,314.22 × 3,391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.58x = 48,541,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,541,524.01/9,548.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.64

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