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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.15, 14,350.03 and 3,324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.15, 14,350.03 and 3,324.25 is: 4,987.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.15 : 14,350.03 = 3,324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.15/14,350.03 = 3,324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.15x = 14,350.03 × 3,324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.15x = 47,703,087.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,703,087.23/9,565.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.18

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