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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.73, 14,326.27 and 3,310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.73, 14,326.27 and 3,310.94 is: 4,966.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.73 : 14,326.27 = 3,310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.73/14,326.27 = 3,310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.73x = 14,326.27 × 3,310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.73x = 47,433,447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,433,447.93/9,550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.47

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