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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.81, 14,255.06 and 4,571.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.81, 14,255.06 and 4,571.91 is: 6,856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.81 : 14,255.06 = 4,571.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.81/14,255.06 = 4,571.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.81x = 14,255.06 × 4,571.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.81x = 65,172,828.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,172,828.51/9,504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.83

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