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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.72, 14,297.58 and 4,339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.72, 14,297.58 and 4,339.08 is: 6,508.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.72 : 14,297.58 = 4,339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.72/14,297.58 = 4,339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.72x = 14,297.58 × 4,339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.72x = 62,038,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,038,343.43/9,531.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.62

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