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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.96, 14,338.98 and 3,318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.96, 14,338.98 and 3,318.17 is: 4,977.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.96 : 14,338.98 = 3,318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.96/14,338.98 = 3,318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.96x = 14,338.98 × 3,318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.96x = 47,579,101.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,579,101.57/9,557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,977.96

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