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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.61, 14,291.63 and 4,265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.61, 14,291.63 and 4,265.64 is: 6,395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.61 : 14,291.63 = 4,265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.61/14,291.63 = 4,265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.61x = 14,291.63 × 4,265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.61x = 60,962,948.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,962,948.59/9,531.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,395.87

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