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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.92, 14,285.81 and 4,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.92, 14,285.81 and 4,261.36 is: 6,393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.92 : 14,285.81 = 4,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.92/14,285.81 = 4,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.92x = 14,285.81 × 4,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.92x = 60,876,979.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,876,979.30/9,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.35

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