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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.82, 14,332.59 and 3,403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.82, 14,332.59 and 3,403.38 is: 5,101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.82 : 14,332.59 = 3,403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.82/14,332.59 = 3,403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.82x = 14,332.59 × 3,403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.82x = 48,779,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,779,250.15/9,560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,101.99

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