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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531, 14,302.26 and 4,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531, 14,302.26 and 4,059 is: 6,090.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531 : 14,302.26 = 4,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531/14,302.26 = 4,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531x = 14,302.26 × 4,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531x = 58,052,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,052,873.34/9,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.95

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