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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.02, 14,281.26 and 4,260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.02, 14,281.26 and 4,260.88 is: 6,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.02 : 14,281.26 = 4,260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.02/14,281.26 = 4,260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.02x = 14,281.26 × 4,260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.02x = 60,850,735.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,850,735.11/9,521.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.20

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