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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,567.89, 14,351.72 and 3,327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,567.89, 14,351.72 and 3,327.78 is: 4,991.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,567.89 : 14,351.72 = 3,327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,567.89/14,351.72 = 3,327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,567.89x = 14,351.72 × 3,327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,567.89x = 47,759,403.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,759,403.96/9,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.63

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