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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.76, 14,349.33 and 3,324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.76, 14,349.33 and 3,324.42 is: 4,987.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.76 : 14,349.33 = 3,324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.76/14,349.33 = 3,324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.76x = 14,349.33 × 3,324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.76x = 47,703,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,703,199.64/9,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.91

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