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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.20, 14,319.90 and 4,284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.20, 14,319.90 and 4,284.30 is: 6,430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.20 : 14,319.90 = 4,284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.20/14,319.90 = 4,284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.20x = 14,319.90 × 4,284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.20x = 61,350,747.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,350,747.57/9,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,430.09

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