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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.68, 14,312.58 and 4,276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.68, 14,312.58 and 4,276.60 is: 6,414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.68 : 14,312.58 = 4,276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.68/14,312.58 = 4,276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.68x = 14,312.58 × 4,276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.68x = 61,209,179.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,209,179.63/9,542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.25

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