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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.38, 14,344.67 and 3,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.38, 14,344.67 and 3,324.80 is: 4,987.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.38 : 14,344.67 = 3,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.38/14,344.67 = 3,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.38x = 14,344.67 × 3,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.38x = 47,693,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,693,202.99/9,563.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.07

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