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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.10, 14,313.15 and 4,277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.10, 14,313.15 and 4,277.10 is: 6,415.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.10 : 14,313.15 = 4,277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.10/14,313.15 = 4,277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.10x = 14,313.15 × 4,277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.10x = 61,218,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,218,773.87/9,542.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,415.65

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