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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.67, 14,285.94 and 4,256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.67, 14,285.94 and 4,256.25 is: 6,385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.67 : 14,285.94 = 4,256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.67/14,285.94 = 4,256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.67x = 14,285.94 × 4,256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.67x = 60,804,542.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,804,542.95/9,521.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,385.91

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