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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.12, 14,317.80 and 3,307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.12, 14,317.80 and 3,307.68 is: 4,959.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.12 : 14,317.80 = 3,307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.12/14,317.80 = 3,307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.12x = 14,317.80 × 3,307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.12x = 47,358,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,358,700.70/9,549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.48

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