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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.97, 14,342.72 and 3,325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.97, 14,342.72 and 3,325.50 is: 4,986.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.97 : 14,342.72 = 3,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.97/14,342.72 = 3,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.97x = 14,342.72 × 3,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.97x = 47,696,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,696,698.73/9,565.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.08

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