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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.50, 14,347.42 and 3,323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.50, 14,347.42 and 3,323.90 is: 4,985.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.50 : 14,347.42 = 3,323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.50/14,347.42 = 3,323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.50x = 14,347.42 × 3,323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.50x = 47,689,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,689,389.34/9,565.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.56

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