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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.59, 14,270.43 and 4,579.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.59, 14,270.43 and 4,579.92 is: 6,871.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.59 : 14,270.43 = 4,579.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.59/14,270.43 = 4,579.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.59x = 14,270.43 × 4,579.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.59x = 65,357,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,357,427.77/9,511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,871.35

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