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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.22, 14,327.82 and 3,312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.22, 14,327.82 and 3,312.63 is: 4,967.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.22 : 14,327.82 = 3,312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.22/14,327.82 = 3,312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.22x = 14,327.82 × 3,312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.22x = 47,462,766.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,462,766.37/9,554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.73

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