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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.38, 14,323.33 and 3,311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.38, 14,323.33 and 3,311.84 is: 4,965.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.38 : 14,323.33 = 3,311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.38/14,323.33 = 3,311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.38x = 14,323.33 × 3,311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.38x = 47,436,536.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,436,536.61/9,552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.94

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