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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.56, 14,299.08 and 4,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.56, 14,299.08 and 4,266.12 is: 6,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.56 : 14,299.08 = 4,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.56/14,299.08 = 4,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.56x = 14,299.08 × 4,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.56x = 61,001,591.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,001,591.17/9,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.30

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