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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,532.72, 14,299.08 and 4,340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,532.72, 14,299.08 and 4,340.08 is: 6,510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,532.72 : 14,299.08 = 4,340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,532.72/14,299.08 = 4,340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,532.72x = 14,299.08 × 4,340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,532.72x = 62,059,151.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,059,151.13/9,532.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,510.12

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