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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.84, 14,265.66 and 4,581.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.84, 14,265.66 and 4,581.32 is: 6,870.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.84 : 14,265.66 = 4,581.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.84/14,265.66 = 4,581.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.84x = 14,265.66 × 4,581.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.84x = 65,355,553.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,355,553.47/9,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.25

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