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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.77, 14,285.59 and 4,261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.77, 14,285.59 and 4,261.19 is: 6,393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.77 : 14,285.59 = 4,261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.77/14,285.59 = 4,261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.77x = 14,285.59 × 4,261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.77x = 60,873,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,873,638.31/9,521.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.10

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