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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.89, 14,353.21 and 3,328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.89, 14,353.21 and 3,328.78 is: 4,993.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.89 : 14,353.21 = 3,328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.89/14,353.21 = 3,328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.89x = 14,353.21 × 3,328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.89x = 47,778,678.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,778,678.38/9,568.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.13

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