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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.72, 14,315.58 and 4,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.72, 14,315.58 and 4,351.08 is: 6,526.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.72 : 14,315.58 = 4,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.72/14,315.58 = 4,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.72x = 14,315.58 × 4,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.72x = 62,288,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,288,233.83/9,543.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.62

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