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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.21, 14,343.44 and 3,323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.21, 14,343.44 and 3,323.54 is: 4,983.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.21 : 14,343.44 = 3,323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.21/14,343.44 = 3,323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.21x = 14,343.44 × 3,323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.21x = 47,670,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,670,996.58/9,566.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.27

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