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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.77, 14,330.12 and 3,311.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.77, 14,330.12 and 3,311.35 is: 4,967.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.77 : 14,330.12 = 3,311.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.77/14,330.12 = 3,311.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.77x = 14,330.12 × 3,311.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.77x = 47,452,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,452,042.86/9,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.36

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