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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.86, 14,292.02 and 4,265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.86, 14,292.02 and 4,265.89 is: 6,396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.86 : 14,292.02 = 4,265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.86/14,292.02 = 4,265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.86x = 14,292.02 × 4,265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.86x = 60,968,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,968,128.14/9,531.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.25

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