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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.19, 14,292.59 and 4,261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.19, 14,292.59 and 4,261.83 is: 6,389.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.19 : 14,292.59 = 4,261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.19/14,292.59 = 4,261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.19x = 14,292.59 × 4,261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.19x = 60,912,567.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,912,567.53/9,533.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.53

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