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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.52, 14,335.20 and 3,316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.52, 14,335.20 and 3,316.44 is: 4,974.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.52 : 14,335.20 = 3,316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.52/14,335.20 = 3,316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.52x = 14,335.20 × 3,316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.52x = 47,541,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,541,830.69/9,557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,974.29

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