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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.28, 14,320.04 and 4,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.28, 14,320.04 and 4,070 is: 6,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.28 : 14,320.04 = 4,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.28/14,320.04 = 4,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.28x = 14,320.04 × 4,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.28x = 58,282,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,282,562.80/9,543.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,107.18

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