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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.31, 14,332.53 and 3,315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.31, 14,332.53 and 3,315.66 is: 4,972.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.31 : 14,332.53 = 3,315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.31/14,332.53 = 3,315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.31x = 14,332.53 × 3,315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.31x = 47,521,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,521,796.42/9,557.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.30

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