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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.10, 14,362.17 and 3,333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.10, 14,362.17 and 3,333.18 is: 4,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.10 : 14,362.17 = 3,333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.10/14,362.17 = 3,333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.10x = 14,362.17 × 3,333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.10x = 47,871,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,871,697.80/9,575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.60

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