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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.49, 14,351.84 and 3,326.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.49, 14,351.84 and 3,326.99 is: 4,990.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.49 : 14,351.84 = 3,326.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.49/14,351.84 = 3,326.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.49x = 14,351.84 × 3,326.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.49x = 47,748,411.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748,411.53/9,568.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.17

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