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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.98, 14,326.55 and 3,311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.98, 14,326.55 and 3,311.54 is: 4,966.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.98 : 14,326.55 = 3,311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.98/14,326.55 = 3,311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.98x = 14,326.55 × 3,311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.98x = 47,442,855.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,442,855.20/9,552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.29

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