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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.77, 14,344.29 and 3,324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.77, 14,344.29 and 3,324.10 is: 4,984.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.77 : 14,344.29 = 3,324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.77/14,344.29 = 3,324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.77x = 14,344.29 × 3,324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.77x = 47,681,854.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,681,854.39/9,566.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.11

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