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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.94, 14,327.49 and 3,312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.94, 14,327.49 and 3,312.28 is: 4,967.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.94 : 14,327.49 = 3,312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.94/14,327.49 = 3,312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.94x = 14,327.49 × 3,312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.94x = 47,456,622.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,456,622.76/9,553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.23

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