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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.32, 14,344.98 and 3,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.32, 14,344.98 and 3,403 is: 5,104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.32 : 14,344.98 = 3,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.32/14,344.98 = 3,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.32x = 14,344.98 × 3,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.32x = 48,815,966.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,815,966.94/9,563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.50

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