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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.85, 14,285.55 and 4,261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.85, 14,285.55 and 4,261.88 is: 6,388.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.85 : 14,285.55 = 4,261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.85/14,285.55 = 4,261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.85x = 14,285.55 × 4,261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.85x = 60,883,299.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,883,299.83/9,529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,388.69

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