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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.28, 14,317.20 and 4,276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.28, 14,317.20 and 4,276.08 is: 6,416.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.28 : 14,317.20 = 4,276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.28/14,317.20 = 4,276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.28x = 14,317.20 × 4,276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.28x = 61,221,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,221,492.58/9,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,416.49

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