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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,567.24, 14,349.96 and 3,325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,567.24, 14,349.96 and 3,325.74 is: 4,988.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,567.24 : 14,349.96 = 3,325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,567.24/14,349.96 = 3,325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,567.24x = 14,349.96 × 3,325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,567.24x = 47,724,235.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,724,235.97/9,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.30

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