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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.72, 14,330.36 and 3,317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.72, 14,330.36 and 3,317.25 is: 4,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.72 : 14,330.36 = 3,317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.72/14,330.36 = 3,317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.72x = 14,330.36 × 3,317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.72x = 47,537,395.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,537,395.00/9,557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.72

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