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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.76, 14,320.89 and 3,310.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.76, 14,320.89 and 3,310.21 is: 4,963.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.76 : 14,320.89 = 3,310.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.76/14,320.89 = 3,310.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.76x = 14,320.89 × 3,310.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.76x = 47,405,153.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,405,153.29/9,550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.50

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