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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.16, 14,320.31 and 3,307.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.16, 14,320.31 and 3,307.49 is: 4,960.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.16 : 14,320.31 = 3,307.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.16/14,320.31 = 3,307.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.16x = 14,320.31 × 3,307.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.16x = 47,364,282.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364,282.12/9,549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.05

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