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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.12, 14,347.28 and 3,326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.12, 14,347.28 and 3,326.56 is: 4,989.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.12 : 14,347.28 = 3,326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.12/14,347.28 = 3,326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.12x = 14,347.28 × 3,326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.12x = 47,727,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,727,087.76/9,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.70

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