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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.56, 14,251.68 and 4,569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.56, 14,251.68 and 4,569.66 is: 6,853.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.56 : 14,251.68 = 4,569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.56/14,251.68 = 4,569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.56x = 14,251.68 × 4,569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.56x = 65,125,332.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,125,332.03/9,502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.45

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