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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.32, 14,325.72 and 3,312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.32, 14,325.72 and 3,312.08 is: 4,967.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.32 : 14,325.72 = 3,312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.32/14,325.72 = 3,312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.32x = 14,325.72 × 3,312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.32x = 47,447,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,447,930.70/9,552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.16

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