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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.24, 14,333.04 and 3,315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.24, 14,333.04 and 3,315.45 is: 4,973.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.24 : 14,333.04 = 3,315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.24/14,333.04 = 3,315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.24x = 14,333.04 × 3,315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.24x = 47,520,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,520,477.47/9,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.24

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