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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.83, 14,321.97 and 3,309.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.83, 14,321.97 and 3,309.59 is: 4,963.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.83 : 14,321.97 = 3,309.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.83/14,321.97 = 3,309.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.83x = 14,321.97 × 3,309.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.83x = 47,399,777.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,399,777.08/9,549.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.42

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