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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,528.97, 14,291.06 and 4,261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,528.97, 14,291.06 and 4,261.03 is: 6,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,528.97 : 14,291.06 = 4,261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,528.97/14,291.06 = 4,261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,528.97x = 14,291.06 × 4,261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,528.97x = 60,894,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,894,630.54/9,528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.48

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