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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.10, 14,317.65 and 4,612.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.10, 14,317.65 and 4,612.90 is: 6,920.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.10 : 14,317.65 = 4,612.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.10/14,317.65 = 4,612.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.10x = 14,317.65 × 4,612.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.10x = 66,045,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,045,887.69/9,543.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.80

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