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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.27, 14,351.72 and 3,325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.27, 14,351.72 and 3,325.38 is: 4,988.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.27 : 14,351.72 = 3,325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.27/14,351.72 = 3,325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.27x = 14,351.72 × 3,325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.27x = 47,724,922.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,724,922.65/9,566.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.87

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