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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.43, 14,286.98 and 4,253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.43, 14,286.98 and 4,253.69 is: 6,383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.43 : 14,286.98 = 4,253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.43/14,286.98 = 4,253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.43x = 14,286.98 × 4,253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.43x = 60,772,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,772,291.25/9,520.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.36

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