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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.77, 14,350.97 and 3,324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.77, 14,350.97 and 3,324.88 is: 4,988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.77 : 14,350.97 = 3,324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.77/14,350.97 = 3,324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.77x = 14,350.97 × 3,324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.77x = 47,715,253.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,715,253.13/9,565.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.12

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