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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.02, 14,284.46 and 4,260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.02, 14,284.46 and 4,260.44 is: 6,391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.02 : 14,284.46 = 4,260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.02/14,284.46 = 4,260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.02x = 14,284.46 × 4,260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.02x = 60,858,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,858,131.12/9,521.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.98

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