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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.52, 14,336.70 and 3,317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.52, 14,336.70 and 3,317.44 is: 4,975.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.52 : 14,336.70 = 3,317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.52/14,336.70 = 3,317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.52x = 14,336.70 × 3,317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.52x = 47,561,142.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,561,142.05/9,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.79

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