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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.97, 14,285.96 and 4,331.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.97, 14,285.96 and 4,331.33 is: 6,497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.97 : 14,285.96 = 4,331.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.97/14,285.96 = 4,331.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.97x = 14,285.96 × 4,331.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.97x = 61,877,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,877,185.47/9,523.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,497.00

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