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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.32, 14,331.48 and 3,314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.32, 14,331.48 and 3,314.34 is: 4,971.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.32 : 14,331.48 = 3,314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.32/14,331.48 = 3,314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.32x = 14,331.48 × 3,314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.32x = 47,499,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,499,397.42/9,554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.51

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