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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.52, 14,359.20 and 3,332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.52, 14,359.20 and 3,332.48 is: 4,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.52 : 14,359.20 = 3,332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.52/14,359.20 = 3,332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.52x = 14,359.20 × 3,332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.52x = 47,851,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,851,746.82/9,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.34

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