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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.65, 14,272.34 and 4,323.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.65, 14,272.34 and 4,323.69 is: 6,481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.65 : 14,272.34 = 4,323.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.65/14,272.34 = 4,323.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.65x = 14,272.34 × 4,323.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.65x = 61,709,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,709,152.12/9,520.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,481.61

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