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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,509.28, 14,269.56 and 4,315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,509.28, 14,269.56 and 4,315.08 is: 6,475.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,509.28 : 14,269.56 = 4,315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,509.28/14,269.56 = 4,315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,509.28x = 14,269.56 × 4,315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,509.28x = 61,574,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,574,292.96/9,509.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.18

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