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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.26, 14,327.70 and 3,309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.26, 14,327.70 and 3,309.40 is: 4,964.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.26 : 14,327.70 = 3,309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.26/14,327.70 = 3,309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.26x = 14,327.70 × 3,309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.26x = 47,416,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,416,090.38/9,551.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,964.38

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