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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,564.21, 14,340.44 and 3,321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,564.21, 14,340.44 and 3,321.54 is: 4,980.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,564.21 : 14,340.44 = 3,321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,564.21/14,340.44 = 3,321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,564.21x = 14,340.44 × 3,321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,564.21x = 47,632,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,632,353.38/9,564.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,980.27

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