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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.37, 14,314.83 and 4,275.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.37, 14,314.83 and 4,275.21 is: 6,414.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.37 : 14,314.83 = 4,275.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.37/14,314.83 = 4,275.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.37x = 14,314.83 × 4,275.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.37x = 61,198,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,198,832.79/9,541.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.05

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