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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.88, 14,337.92 and 3,320.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.88, 14,337.92 and 3,320.30 is: 4,980.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.88 : 14,337.92 = 3,320.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.88/14,337.92 = 3,320.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.88x = 14,337.92 × 3,320.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.88x = 47,606,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,606,239.92/9,558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,980.32

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