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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.91, 14,286.29 and 4,256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.91, 14,286.29 and 4,256.48 is: 6,386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.91 : 14,286.29 = 4,256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.91/14,286.29 = 4,256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.91x = 14,286.29 × 4,256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.91x = 60,809,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,809,214.95/9,521.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,386.24

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