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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,564.27, 14,348.72 and 3,323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,564.27, 14,348.72 and 3,323.38 is: 4,985.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,564.27 : 14,348.72 = 3,323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,564.27/14,348.72 = 3,323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,564.27x = 14,348.72 × 3,323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,564.27x = 47,686,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,686,160.71/9,564.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.87

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