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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.72, 14,291.94 and 4,260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.72, 14,291.94 and 4,260.24 is: 6,391.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.72 : 14,291.94 = 4,260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.72/14,291.94 = 4,260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.72x = 14,291.94 × 4,260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.72x = 60,887,094.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,887,094.47/9,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.86

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