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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.83, 14,323.47 and 3,310.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.83, 14,323.47 and 3,310.59 is: 4,964.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.83 : 14,323.47 = 3,310.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.83/14,323.47 = 3,310.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.83x = 14,323.47 × 3,310.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.83x = 47,419,136.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,419,136.55/9,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.92

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