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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.36, 14,317.86 and 4,349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.36, 14,317.86 and 4,349.72 is: 6,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.36 : 14,317.86 = 4,349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.36/14,317.86 = 4,349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.36x = 14,317.86 × 4,349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.36x = 62,278,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,278,682.00/9,542.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.55

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