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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.61, 14,332.08 and 3,314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.61, 14,332.08 and 3,314.84 is: 4,972.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.61 : 14,332.08 = 3,314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.61/14,332.08 = 3,314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.61x = 14,332.08 × 3,314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.61x = 47,508,552.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,508,552.07/9,554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.32

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