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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.65, 14,273.83 and 4,324.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.65, 14,273.83 and 4,324.69 is: 6,483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.65 : 14,273.83 = 4,324.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.65/14,273.83 = 4,324.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.65x = 14,273.83 × 4,324.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.65x = 61,729,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,729,889.86/9,521.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,483.11

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