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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,655.20, 14,482.08 and 3,329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,655.20, 14,482.08 and 3,329.46 is: 4,993.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,655.20 : 14,482.08 = 3,329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,655.20/14,482.08 = 3,329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,655.20x = 14,482.08 × 3,329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,655.20x = 48,217,506.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,217,506.08/9,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.94

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