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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,567.12, 14,344.80 and 3,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,567.12, 14,344.80 and 3,325.68 is: 4,986.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,567.12 : 14,344.80 = 3,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,567.12/14,344.80 = 3,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,567.12x = 14,344.80 × 3,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,567.12x = 47,706,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,706,214.46/9,567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.48

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