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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.71, 14,349.56 and 3,327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.71, 14,349.56 and 3,327.03 is: 4,989.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.71 : 14,349.56 = 3,327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.71/14,349.56 = 3,327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.71x = 14,349.56 × 3,327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.71x = 47,741,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,741,399.97/9,568.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.32

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